Construction Project Cost Controller (Remote in MI) - 26715

ZipRecruiter; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility provider in Michigan is seeking a Construction Project Cost Controller to manage project costs and forecasts. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and 5+ years of relevant experience in project controls. The position offers competitive benefits including 401(k) matching and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Comprehensive dental, vision, and health insurance

Flexible schedule options

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Employee assistance and discount programs

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Cost Control or a related field.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within Project Controls.
• Certifications from AACE or PMI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and control project costs associated with employer's projects.
• Maintain and update monthly cost forecasts.
• Provide feedback on project status to management.
• Verify invoices issued by suppliers.

Skills

Strong understanding of project life cycle

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Effective communication skills

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, project or construction management

Job description

Job Description

Our Client, a Public Utility Company that provides natural gas and electricity to the majority of Michigan's 10 million, is seeking a talented and self-driven individual for needs serving in the role of Construction Project Cost Controller.

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. On a day-to-day basis, they are responsible for tasks such as maintaining, tracking, and updating monthly cost forecasts; reporting and providing feedback on project status; working with project teams and accountants in an effort to meet annual budgets; providing monthly earned value updates to the accounting department in support of the monthly accrual process; and verifying invoices issued by suppliers. They sometimes work as part of a larger team and sometimes operate alone.

SKILLS:

• Project Cost Controllers should have a strong understanding of the project life cycle and the use of earned value management to determine project status.
• A high level of organizational skills are required in order to provide clear and transparent project information.
• Project Cost Controllers should have a firm understanding of the use of Microsoft products, namely Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Communications skills, verbal and written, are also key for this position, as Project Cost Controllers must communicate effectively with upper management, project team members, and subordinates.
• SAP knowledge and experience is a must.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Prefer a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, project or construction management and a minimum of 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within Project Controls. Although not required, Project Cost Controllers with certifications from AACE or PMI are preferable.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive dental, vision, and health insurance
• Flexible schedule options
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance and discount programs
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement