Cost Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities May Include

• Advising Project Leads and Project Controls Manager on accuracy of project reporting and contract non-conformance
• Advising project team on cost control and contract compliance
• Managing a portfolio or single project totaling approximately $100MM ( more or less) in value and provide analytics to make the best business decision 
• Experience with data analytics dashboard such as “Tableau” to create portfolio trends
• Tracking progress and reports against actual cost
• Preparing any special progress reports, cost reports, and forecasts for team activities
• Reviewing project cost estimates and schedules and coordinating routine progress reporting
• Reviewing project cost estimates and project budget tracking for compliance
• Providing Project Manager with independent assessments and analyses
• Assist Project Leads with preparing and updating monthly project cost reports
• Functioning as SAP subject matter expert for the projects team
• Directing Project Leads of company requirements for planning, cost control, and reporting
• Assisting in development of schedules to forecast outcomes
• Reviewing and accessing accuracy of Project Lead’s cost reporting, reporting procedures, cost estimates, and forecasting
• Periodically auditing Project Leads’ s progress reporting and forecasting
• Advising Project Leads to input to budgets and schedules
• Reviewing and approving contractor cost control plans and procedures for compliance and conformance
• Facilitate the submission and routing of project funding requests for approval

Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s (or) Associates degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance or Accounting 
• 5 or more years of relevant experience with project controls (cost & schedule) and analytics 
• 3 or more years of experience in SAP
• Working knowledge of budget development within a WBS
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Willing and able to travel at least 20% of the time

Duration:

Long Term Contract