Position Details:

Title: Project Cost Controller

Duration: 12 months contract + possible extension

Location: Nearest Office in Michigan

Pay Range: $40-$45/hr

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

Duties: 

• 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 I, typical responsibilities include invoice review and tracking, contractor T&M ticket review and tracking, administering project change control documentation, data entry for miscellaneous reporting activities, and any other task related to the support of project cost control. 
• This position commonly serves as a support role to the primary project cost controller but may sometimes operate alone with management oversight.

Skills: 

• A Project Cost Controller I is expected to be well organized, detail oriented, and have demonstrable proficiencies in basic computing skills. 
• People who are interested in this position must have an above average understanding in the use of Excel spreadsheets and at least a basic understanding of construction projects, contracting, and accounting principles. 
• This position also requires someone who can take direction, prioritize tasks, and complete work in a punctual manner.  Communication skills are important, both written and verbal.

Education: 

• A Project Cost Controller I will generally have some level of higher education and/or relatable work experience dealing with project cost control and monitoring.  
• Higher educational degrees in construction/project management or engineering are desirable, but degrees in business, accounting, or finance are also suitable.  
• Relatable work experience would include any verifiable positions held where project cost control activities were being performed and the candidate can demonstrate the application of project management concepts.  
• Certifications from PMI or AACE will set candidates apart from others