Senior Cost Control Manager

Consertus-US • Brooklyn, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Consertus is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Cost Control Manager to lead project cost management initiatives across a portfolio of complex construction and capital projects. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining cost control processes, monitoring project performance, managing forecasts, identifying financial risks, and providing executive-level reporting to support informed business decisions. The Senior Cost Control Manager serves as a trusted advisor to project teams, operations leaders, and clients, ensuring projects are delivered within approved budgets while maintaining the highest standards of financial accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cost controls, project controls, project accounting, or construction financial management.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing large-scale capital or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, estimating, earned value management, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing project portfolios with significant capital expenditures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP), PMP, CMA, or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, project management software, and business intelligence platforms.
• Experience implementing project controls best practices across multiple projects or regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project cost control activities for multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, estimates, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Analyze project performance and identify cost trends, variances, and financial risks.
• Ensure accurate forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and project performance dashboards.
• Provide detailed budget-to-actual analyses and earned value reporting.
• Support leadership with financial insights and recommendations for corrective action.
• Establish and enforce project controls standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop reporting tools and metrics that improve project visibility and decision-making.
• Drive consistency across project controls, cost management, and financial reporting practices.
• Monitor project changes and assess cost impacts.
• Partner with project management teams to evaluate change orders and contingency utilization.
• Identify emerging financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support contract administration and claims analysis when necessary.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Operations Leaders, Finance, Procurement, and Executive Leadership.
• Provide guidance on project financial performance and strategic planning.
• Facilitate regular cost review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop Cost Engineers, Cost Analysts, and Project Controls professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and financial stewardship.
• Support talent development and succession planning within the project controls function.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with day-one eligibility. We contribute dollar for dollar up to the first 3% of your contributions. Then we match 50% for the next 2% of your contributions.
• Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior