Cost Control Manager

KGDR Consultants Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KGDR Consultants Inc. is seeking an experienced Cost Control Lead to support our Portfolio Team.

The ideal candidate will be a strong, effective leader with exceptional communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, employees, and key stakeholders. This role requires extensive experience in cost management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio-level financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cost control, project controls, financial reporting, or portfolio financial management.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a project-based or portfolio management environment.
• Experience across multiple projects or large-scale programs in electric utility, energy, engineering, or construction industries.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with clients, employees, and executive leadership.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis, change management, and financial reporting experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools like Power BI; familiarity with ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control activities across a portfolio of projects with consistency and accuracy.
• Mentor and support cost control team members, fostering collaboration.
• Be primary client contact on portfolio financial performance and cost reporting.
• Develop, review, and present financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, expenditures, commitments, and variances.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and propose corrective actions.
• Lead regular financial review meetings with clients and project managers.
• Ensure timely submission of all cost control deliverables.
• Establish standardized cost control processes and metrics.
• Collaborate with schedulers to integrate cost data with schedules.
• Oversee change management and cost impact assessments.
• Support annual budgets and long-range forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and data integrity.
• Translate complex financial data into clear recommendations.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Portfolio management

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Change management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

KGDR Consultants is seeking an experienced Cost Control Lead to support our Portfolio Team. The ideal candidate will be a strong, effective leader with exceptional communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, employees, and key stakeholders.

This role requires extensive experience in cost management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio-level financial oversight. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading cost control activities, ensuring financial accuracy, providing actionable insights, and supporting informed decision-making across multiple projects and programs.

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can effectively lead a team, communicate complex financial information clearly, and maintain strong client relationships while driving accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee cost control activities across a portfolio of projects, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with client objectives.
• Manage, mentor, and support cost control team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on portfolio financial performance, cost reporting, forecasting, and budget-related matters.
• Develop, review, and present comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and executive-level summaries to clients and internal leadership.
• Oversee project and portfolio budgets, forecasts, actual expenditures, commitments, and cost variances.
• Monitor financial performance, identify potential risks and trends, and recommend proactive corrective actions.
• Lead regular financial review meetings with clients, project managers, and internal stakeholders to communicate portfolio performance.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all financial reports and cost control deliverables.
• Establish and maintain standardized cost control processes, reporting procedures, and performance metrics across the portfolio.
• Partner with project managers, schedulers, and other project controls professionals to integrate cost data with project schedules, milestones, and progress reporting.
• Oversee change management and cost impact assessments, ensuring budget adjustments and financial changes are properly documented and communicated.
• Support the development of annual budgets, long-range financial forecasts, and portfolio-level financial planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data integrity, and financial visibility through process improvements and reporting tools.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and employees, addressing concerns proactively and ensuring high standards of service and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in cost control, project controls, financial reporting, or portfolio financial management.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams in a project-based or portfolio management environment.
• Strong background in managing financial performance across multiple projects or large-scale programs.
• Experience in the electric utility, energy, engineering, or construction industries.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently engage with clients, employees, and executive leadership.
• Proven ability to lead client meetings, present financial information, and communicate complex cost-related issues clearly and professionally.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis, change management, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Power BI or similar financial reporting and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with project controls systems, ERP platforms, and portfolio reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to establish efficient, standardized processes across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships, resolve challenges, and lead through collaboration and accountability.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented leadership style with a strong commitment to client satisfaction and team success.