Construction Cost Control Leader

Acciona Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an experienced Cost Control Manager for construction projects in Georgia. You will develop project forecasts, analyze cost data, and collaborate with project controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely closeouts.

You will lead cost forecasting, track KPIs, manage subcontractor costs, and support audits. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in construction cost control, strong Excel skills, and the ability to mentor peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction cost control or project engineering.
• Proven experience in cost forecasting, construction finance, and project accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of construction cost control practices and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead and mentor peers while coordinating with other project controls disciplines.
• Strong understanding of project-level financial metrics (e.g., over/under billings, collections).
• Familiarity with risk and opportunity management processes and mitigation planning.
• Expertise in forecasting practices and production analysis, with the ability to identify cost variances and recovery strategies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project forecast on a regular basis using company-supported cost control systems.
• Provide backup analysis and cost data that could help the construction team to better forecasting the remaining work to be completed.
• Prepare templates to facilitate the analysis and organize in a proper way all the supporting documentation.
• Perform cost analysis in conjunction with the construction team to explain the deviations with the Forecast on a monthly basis and prepare the summary reports for upper management.
• Produce/supervise labor and equipment productivity reports.
• Track subcontractors’ cost keeping organized logs with change orders, claims, backcharges, etc.
• Document, track, and report project segment costs in accordance with company processes and procedures, and tack performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Report cost data and deviations in a clear, concise and organized manner.
• Keep very organized work practices managing the data basis to ensure smooth processes in all the cost analysis performed by the department.
• Collaborate with project management and project controls teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support the integration of cost control systems with other project management tools.
• Validate final revenue figures during project closeout and support final billing processes.
• Audit cost data between company and client systems to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Support internal and external financial audits on assigned project segments.
• Support the Change Management team.
• Maintain awareness of company values, strategic goals, and cost control best practices.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by management.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Construction finance

Project accounting

Excel modeling

Forecasting practices

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an experienced Cost Control Manager for construction projects in Georgia. You will develop project forecasts, analyze cost data, and collaborate with project controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely closeouts.

You will lead cost forecasting, track KPIs, manage subcontractor costs, and support audits. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in construction cost control, strong Excel skills, and the ability to mentor peers.