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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost control processes, budget management, and financial performance monitoring for large-scale construction projects. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure compliance with contract documents, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost Control ProcessesBudget ManagementFinancial ForecastingConstruction Contract ComplianceLeadership Experience
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Hard Skills
Budget ControlCost AnalysisFinancial ReportingChange ManagementCash Flow ProjectionsCost-Saving StrategiesProject Lifecycle ManagementRisk AssessmentVendor Financial PerformanceCost Auditing
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingDecision-Making
Tools & Technologies
WorkdayE-BuilderProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud
Certifications & Qualifications
PMPCCP
Industry Keywords
Construction ManagementFinancial PerformanceProject ManagementCost ControlIndustry Regulations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and mentor multiple onsite cost teams
- Direct adherence to cost control processes and alignment across project management teams
- Oversee creation and validation of budgets for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects
- Monitor project financial performance throughout the project lifecycle and implement cost-saving strategies
- Ensure compliance with construction contract documents and oversee change management practices
- Assess cash flow projections against project budgets and provide actionable insights to senior leadership
- Report on vendor, subcontractor, and contractor financial performance, risks, budget compliance, and contractual adherence
- Facilitate communication with accounting, finance, project executives, and other stakeholders
- Assist with cost reports, cash flow analyses, monthly financial reviews, and projections
- Support the monthly loan draw process by ensuring required documentation and accuracy
- Assess and mitigate cost-related risks and execute corrective actions
- Lead training and mentorship initiatives and share cost-management best practices
- 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
- 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 lead teams, provide detailed and accurate financial forecasts, track project costs, and manage budgets through all project lifecycle stages
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and present recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders
- Ten or more years of experience in cost control, construction, or project management, with prior senior or leadership experience
- Advanced knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices in cost control
- Strong leadership, collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Master’s degree or professional certifications such as PMP or CCP are a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 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
- Competitive benefits package
- Bonus eligibility
- Potential equity eligibility
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities