Cost Controls Manager
On-site · Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Cost Controls Manager responsible for the overall project cost management, including budgeting, forecasting, tracking, and reporting, and managing the entire change control process on projects from $50M to $200M. Requires strong background in project controls, construction estimation, and contract negotiation across multiple market sectors. Develop and maintain the project’s financial plan, track expenditures, review contractor progress billings and payment applications, assist in cash flow forecasting, and leverage data visualization tools for financial modeling and reporting. Own end-to-end Change Control, analyze and negotiate contractor change orders, maintain the Change Order Log, collaborate with Engineering/Procurement/Finance/Legal, and drive cost-management programs across the organization. Occasional travel to regional job sites may be required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field is preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in cost control, estimating, or financial analysis
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for large construction projects
- Experience managing and negotiating agreements, pay applications, and change orders with general contractors and subcontractors
- Expert-level proficiency in cost management software and Procore, Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint
- Deep knowledge of general construction market conditions and cost benchmarks for mechanical, electrical, and structural systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
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