Budget Manager - B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

cornerstoneconcilium; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 155,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Concilium is seeking a seasoned Cost/PMO Manager to oversee program budgets, accruals, forecasts, and contingencies in Baltimore. You will collect and report on all cost metrics, drive cost-saving initiatives, and ensure alignment with finance and risk teams.

This role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. The position is based in Baltimore with at least three in-person days weekly, reporting to the Integrated Program Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience.
• Financial acumen and project cost management expertise.
• Attention to detail, strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Expert in MS Excel.
• Experience with project management software or cost control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees the overall program budgets, accruals, actual costs, forecasts, and cost contingency.
• Collects and reports on budgets, commitments, actuals, incurred costs, contingency, and forecast costs.
• Works with project management to complete projects within budget and identifies cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintains the cost control system and ensures procedures are current and followed.
• Analyzes cost data to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Oversees PMIS Cost Control Module and aligns with Contracts modules.

Skills

Excel

Financial acumen

Project cost management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

PM software

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Position Description:

• Manages and oversees the overall program budgets, accruals, actual costs, forecasts, and cost contingency.
• Collects and reports out on budgets, Commitments, actuals, incurred, contingency, and forecast costs.
• Works with project management to complete projects within the allocated budget. Identifies cost-saving opportunities and mitigate financial risks in coordination with the risk management team.
• Maintains the cost control system and ensures cost management procedures remain current, consistently applied, and followed.
• Analyzes cost data to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Collects cost impacts for potential changes and implementing changes upon approval.
• Manages contractor invoice reviews to confirm compliance with contractual financial requirements.
• Overseas the cost management team to ensure alignment and support is being provided across the program appropriately and effectively.
• Develops, maintains, and improves cost management processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates.
• Maintains Project Management Information System (PMIS) Cost Control Module.
• Oversees coordination with the Commercial team to maintain alignment between the PMIS Cost Controls and Contracts modules.
• Works with Schedule group to develop and maintain Time-Phases forecasts in alignment with the Master Program Schedule and Contractor cost-loaded schedules.
• Support the Change Management process by collecting cost impacts for potential changes.
• Support the Change Management process by working with Estimating to ensure all cost impacts are captured.
• Support the monthly reporting process by leading Cost Reporting at the Program level including developing and presenting variance analysis.
• Works closely with Amtrak Finance

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or relevant discipline, or, equivalent combination of post - secondary education and training
• 15 Minimum Years of Experience required.
• Financial acumen
• Project cost management expertise
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Expert with MS Excel
• Experience with project management software or cost control systems

Position Location: a minimum 3 days per week in person at the Integrated Program Office in Baltimore

Salary range: $155 066- $180,960.00 YR