Cost Control /Construction Accountant with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a facilities construction project manager to support a federal client with on-site project management across small to large-scale construction projects. Projects may include space upgrades or reconfiguration to meet mission needs.

Responsibilities include construction cost management, budgeting, financial analysis, and database management using SharePoint. A DHS suitability background is required; CPA/PMP and federal accounting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in commercial/government facility construction project management.
• Experience with financial analysis using Excel formulas and formats.
• Experience with cost controls and financial cost tracking.
• Experience with database software and report production.
• Experience developing and evaluating economic analysis.
• Experience developing and evaluating construction project cost estimates and tracking funds.
• SharePoint database management and design.
• Ability to pass a DHS suitability background investigation.
• Preferred: CPA, PMP, and federal government accounting experience.
• Experience managing complex new construction or major renovation projects.
• Ability to work independently, in groups, and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage an assigned portfolio of projects.
• Construction cost management, tracking of funds, and budgeting.
• Financial analysis, economic analysis, report production.
• Project administration, program management, database management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost controls

Report production

Economic analysis

Cost estimates

Funds tracking

SharePoint

DHS suitability

CPA

PMP

Federal accounting

Construction management

Education

Accounting/Finance/construction mgmt degree

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency

Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. Responsibilities include providing the federal client with professional on-site facility and project management services across a variety of small to large-scale construction projects. Projects may include space upgrades or modification/reconfiguration of spaces to meet the mission needs of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively manage an assigned portfolio of projects while addressing challenges related:
• Construction cost management, tracking of funds, and Budgeting.
• Financial analysis, economic analysis, report production.
• Project administration, program management, database management.

Required Experience & Skills

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in commercial/government facility construction project management relating to:
• Financial analysis using excel spreadsheets, including formulas and formats.
• Experience with cost controls and financial cost tracking
• Experience with database software and report production
• Experience developing and evaluating economic analysis
• Experience developing and evaluating construction project cost estimates and tracking funds.
• SharePoint Database management and design
• Ability to pass a DHS "suitability" background investigation is a requirement

Preferred Experience & Skills

• CPA, PMP, and federal government accounting experience highly desired.
• Experience managing complex new construction or major renovation commercial/government building projects with experience managing simultaneous construction and/or building projects
• Ability to work independently, in groups, and in a stressful environment

Preferred Education

• An accounting, business, finance, or construction management bachelor's degree (civil, mechanical, electrical or architectural, etc) from an accredited University recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Salary

Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

Other Requirements

• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.