Location: Jackson, MI

Duration: 12 Months

Qualifications:

• A Project Cost Controller is expected to be well organized and detail oriented, with demonstrable skills and knowledge related to the planning and implementation of project controls methodologies and cost forecasting on large-scale construction projects.
• They should have a firm understanding of how to interpret engineering and construction contracts and implement methodologies by which to monitor and control such contracts.
• Communication skills are also key for this position, being able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with upper management and project team members.
• Although candidates are not expected to be experienced with the creation of project schedules, they must be able to demonstrate their ability to understand and interpret project schedules in order to effectively forecast project costs.
• Proficiencies in basic computing skills and the use of Excel spreadsheets are a strict requirement. Experience using SAP is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities:

• A project cost controller's main duty is to track and control the costs associated with one or more of their employer's projects.
• As a Project Cost Controller, typical responsibilities include: developing monthly, annual, and project lifetime cost forecasts; planning and managing contractor project controls deliverables in conjunction with contractual requirements; assembling project financial status reports; managing and administering project change control activities; analyzing project costs to support project management decision making; and communicating project financial performance with upper management.
• A Project Cost Controller typically serves as the primary project cost controller on a large project, or portfolio of projects, but may also serve in a supporting role