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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost control processes, budget management, and financial forecasting for large-scale construction projects. Proven leadership in mentoring teams, managing change orders, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
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Cost ControlBudget ManagementFinancial ForecastingConstruction Contract DocumentsLeadership Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Cost Control ProcessesBudget Creation and ValidationFinancial Performance MonitoringChange Order ManagementFinancial Data AnalysisProject Lifecycle ManagementProcurement ProcessesCash Flow ProjectionsVariance ReportingRisk Assessment
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingDecision Making
Tools & Technologies
WorkdayE-BuilderProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud
Certifications & Qualifications
PMPCCP
Industry Keywords
Construction ManagementInfrastructure ProjectsCost Control RegulationsChange ManagementFinancial Compliance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and mentor the onsite cost team
- Direct adherence to cost control processes and alignment across project management teams
- Create and validate project budgets for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects
- Monitor financial performance throughout the project lifecycle and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Review construction contract documents and assess, evaluate, and approve potential change orders
- Manage internal change-order approval workflows according to delegation of authority protocols
- Analyze contractors’ requests, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, monthly progress payments, and variance reports
- Reconcile actual expenditures against project budgets and provide actionable insights to senior leadership
- Lead and review procurement processes for subcontractor and vendor contracts
- Monitor buyout savings and assess subcontractor-related financial risks
- Serve as financial liaison among project teams, contractors, subcontractors, finance, and external consultants
- Facilitate meetings regarding financial performance, risks, and change-order status
- Provide cost reports, cash flow analyses, monthly financial reviews, and projections
- Support the finance team with the monthly loan draw process and required documentation
- Assess and mitigate cost-related risks and ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and contract terms
- Lead internal training and mentorship initiatives
- Manage third-party cost auditing teams and consultants
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, financing, or accounting; or relevant professional experience
- Ten or more years of experience in cost control, construction, or project management with prior experience in a senior or leadership role
- Deep expertise in construction contract documents, change management, and budget control processes
- Advanced proficiency in financial and project management software, including Workday, e-Builder, Procore, or Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Proven ability to provide detailed and accurate financial forecasts, track project costs, and manage budgets through all stages of a project lifecycle
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and present recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders
- Master’s degree or professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, or similar are a plus
- Ten or more years of experience preferably overseeing large-scale construction or infrastructure projects in a senior or leadership role
- Three or more years of experience in a leadership or management role
- Advanced knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices in cost control
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance improvement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities in a fast paced environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending and HSA accounts
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid volunteer days
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition assistance
- Parental leave
- Military leave assistance
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Wellness program
- Bonus eligibility
- Potential equity eligibility
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Bonus or commission eligibility
- Floating holidays
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
- Holiday compensation when worked
- Pet and Legal Insurance
- Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
- Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
- Military Benefits Package
- QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
- QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
- QTS Crisis Fund
- Tuition Reimbursement Program