Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Integra is a vertically integrated company delivering turnkey solutions for mission-critical data center infrastructure. The Project Cost Manager will support construction project financial performance through cost control, budgeting, forecasting, change management, contract administration, reporting, and financial risk analysis.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Construction Managers and Project Management teams to maintain a clear understanding of project costs, financial exposure, and potential risks
- Monitor and communicate project budget status, actual expenditures, forecasted costs, scope changes, and overall financial performance
- Identify cost risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to support proactive financial decision-making
- Maintain strong cost controls across labor, expenses, subcontractor costs, and other project expenditures
- Review general contractor cost reports and validate the accuracy and completeness of project financial information
- Reconcile general contractor actual costs against the GMP, Schedule of Values, approved budgets, and project commitments
- Manage and support contract administration activities, including retention, terms and conditions, insurance requirements, allowances, contingency, and incentives
- Track key project financial and contractual documentation, including change orders, invoices, payments, lien releases, and supporting records
- Coordinate and participate in change control, cost review, and project financial meetings
- Support the preparation and administration of monthly pay applications
- Develop and maintain internal project cost reporting packages that provide clear visibility into financial performance and project status
- Prepare project progress and cost reports for internal stakeholders and leadership
- Monitor project costs and expenditures and assist with quarterly and fiscal year-end analysis, forecasting, accruals, and project-status confirmation
- Support change management processes by tracking cost impacts, approvals, commitments, and forecast adjustments
- Monitor project performance against approved budget and forecast and escalate material variances or emerging risks
- Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure project cost information is complete, current, and audit-ready
- Support the broader Construction team with cost analysis, reporting, forecasting, and financial planning as needed
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- * Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in project cost management, project controls, construction finance, or a related discipline
- * Experience with forecasting, cost reporting, change management, accruals, and earned value
- * Strong understanding of construction cost control principles and project financial management
- * Experience reviewing project budgets, cost reports, commitments, invoices, change orders, and forecasts
- * Understanding of GMP structures and Schedules of Values preferred
- * Experience supporting contract administration and change-control processes
- * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills
- * Ability to identify cost trends, variances, and risks and communicate findings clearly to project stakeholders
- * Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple projects and competing priorities
- * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner across Construction, Project Management, Finance, and external project teams
- * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- * Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project-management/project-controls tools preferred
- * Construction, real estate development, mission-critical, or data center experience preferred
- * Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication and accountability across project teams
- * Travel up to 30% based on business and project needs
- * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- * Understanding of GMP structures and Schedules of Values preferred
- * Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project-management/project-controls tools preferred
- * Construction, real estate development, mission-critical, or data center experience preferred
Benefits
- Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
- Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
- A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
- Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
- Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.
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