Project Cost Controller III

Project Cost Controller III

Contract Duration: Contract through 09/13/2027 (High potential for extension)

Location: Michigan (Remote)

Responsibilities:

• Track, monitor, and control project costs for one or more large-scale construction projects.
• Review, process, and track project invoices to ensure accuracy and alignment with contractual requirements.
• Review and monitor contractor costs, invoices, commitments, and overall financial performance.
• Administer and maintain project change control documentation and cost-related records.
• Support project cost forecasting, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate project cost information for miscellaneous reporting requirements.
• Interpret engineering and construction contracts and apply appropriate cost-control methodologies.
• Review and interpret project schedules to support accurate cost forecasting and project financial monitoring.
• Identify cost variances, trends, and potential issues and communicate findings to project management.
• Serve as the primary project cost controller and provide ongoing cost-control support to project teams.
• Prioritize multiple assignments, follow direction, and complete deliverables accurately and on schedule.
• Communicate effectively with project team members, contractors, management, and other stakeholders through written and verbal communication.
• Perform other project cost-control and project support activities as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with project cost control, project controls, cost monitoring, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of project cost-control methodologies and cost forecasting for large-scale construction projects.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering and construction contracts.
• Understanding of construction projects, contracting practices, and basic accounting principles.
• Advanced or above-average proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work effectively with spreadsheets for cost tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications.
• Ability to understand and interpret project schedules for cost forecasting purposes; direct experience creating project schedules is not required.
• Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to analyze project cost data, identify variances, and support financial forecasting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, take direction, and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• SAP experience is preferred but not required.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Degrees in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, or Finance are preferred.
• Relevant professional experience in project cost control, project controls, cost monitoring, construction, contracting, accounting, or project management may be considered in lieu of a specific degree.
• PMI or AACE certifications are preferred and will be considered an advantage.