Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Advanced Electric Systems supports infrastructure for the energy, electric power, industrial, renewable energy, utility, and communications industries. The Cost Control Manager oversees the financial performance of capital engineering and construction projects by managing budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, variances, change orders, and cost control systems. The role collaborates with project management, engineering, procurement, finance, scheduling, and estimating teams to protect project profitability and maintain budget compliance.
Responsibilities
- Track project costs and maintain cost control systems
- Assist with budget updates and cost forecasting
- Monitor commitments, invoices, and accruals
- Identify cost variances and support corrective action planning
- Maintain accurate cost documentation and records
- Perform additional duties as required
- Develop and maintain project cost baselines, forecasts, and budgets across full project lifecycle
- Track actual costs against budget, analyze variances, and report trends to project leadership and stakeholders
- Implement and maintain cost control systems, including work breakdown structures (WBS), cost codes, and earned value management (EVM)
- Prepare monthly cost reports and cash flow forecasts for capital projects
- Review and validate change orders, contractor pay applications, and invoices for cost impact
- Collaborate with project controls, scheduling, and procurement teams to align cost and schedule performance
- Identify cost risks and opportunities early, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects within budget
- Support estimating teams during project development with historical cost data and benchmarking
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies, contract terms, and accounting standards (e.g., percentage-of-completion)
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- * 10+ years of experience in cost control, project controls, or cost engineering on large capital projects (construction, energy, infrastructure, or industrial preferred)
- * Strong knowledge of cost estimating methods, EVM, WBS development, and cost/schedule integration
- * Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) EnterpriseOne, particularly job cost, procurement, and financial modules
- * Exposure to earned value concepts or cost/schedule integration
- * Strong knowledge of cost estimating methods, EVM, WBS development, and cost/schedule integration
- * Proficiency with project controls software (Ecosys) and advanced Excel skills
- * Experience with contract structures, change management, and contractor invoice review
- **LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:** None required
- **LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Required Licenses/Certifications None**
- * Stationary Position - Seldom
- * Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
- * Climb - Seldom
- * Kneel - Seldom
- * Grab - Seldom
- * Bend - Seldom
- * Lift/carry over - 5-10 LBS
- * Vision - N/A
- * Hearing - N/A
- * Wet or Humid - N/A
- * Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
- * Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
- * Working in high places - Seldom
- * Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
- * Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
- * Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
- * Work with Electricity - Seldom
- * Work with explosives - Seldom
- * Work on or near a source of radiation - Seldom
- * Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom
- * 10+ years of experience in cost control, project controls, or cost engineering on large capital projects (construction, energy, infrastructure, or industrial preferred)
- **Preferred Licenses/Certifications**Primavera P6 or scheduling-related certification
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Educational assistance
- Wellness and Mental Health programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Learning and Development Programs
- Office Amenities and Perks
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