Cost Control Manager (Construction)

Insight Global; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive reporting support

Budget forecasting experience

Commercial construction background

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Construction Cost Control Manager to join a client in the construction and specialty contracting industry. The role splits time between the field and office, traveling to active jobsites to evaluate project performance, financial health, and execution efficiency.

They will identify cost overruns, budget gaps, and operational inefficiencies, then translate those findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of construction/project management and cost controls experience (Cost Controls experience).
• Strong understanding of project financials and cost controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field (Highly Preferred).
• Ability to identify cost overruns, budget deficiencies, and inefficiencies in project execution.
• Experience working both in the field and office environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel to jobsites regularly.
• Strong communication skills with ability to present findings to leadership.
• Ability to work independently across multiple projects and locations.
• Experience evaluating project performance and financial risk.
• CCP (Certified Cost Professional) certification OR CCM (Certified Construction Manager) certification OR PMP (Project Management Professional).

Responsibilities

• Translate findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Provide structured reporting to executive stakeholders.
• Bridge between operations and finance for transparent forecasting and cost tracking.
• Manage multiple projects across locations with independence and organization.

Skills

Cost control

Project management

Financial analysis

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

CCP

CCM

PMP

Job description

Insight Global is currently seeking a Construction Cost Control Manager to join a client in the construction and specialty contracting industry. This individual will split time between the field and office, traveling to active jobsites to evaluate project performance, financial health, and execution efficiency. They will be responsible for identifying cost overruns, budget gaps, and operational inefficiencies, then translating those findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership. The role requires regular interaction with project teams to understand real-time conditions while also providing structured reporting to executive stakeholders. This person will act as a bridge between operations and finance, ensuring transparency and accuracy in project forecasting and cost tracking. They will manage multiple projects simultaneously across different locations, requiring strong independence and organizational skills.

Must Haves

• 5-10+ years of relevant construction/project management and financials experience (Cost Controls experience)
• Strong understanding of project financials and cost controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field (Highly Preferred)
• Ability to identify cost overruns, budget deficiencies, and inefficiencies in project execution
• Experience working both in the field and office environments
• Willingness and ability to travel to jobsites regularly
• Strong communication skills with ability to present findings to leadership
• Ability to work independently across multiple projects and locations
• Experience evaluating project performance and financial risk
• CCP (Certified Cost Professional) certification OR CCM (Certified Construction Manager) certification OR PMP (Project Management Professional)

Plusses

• Experience supporting executive-level reporting
• Experience with budget forecasting and financial modeling
• Background in commercial construction, drywall, ceilings, metal framing, or specialty contracting

Direct Hire role with salary between $130 - $150k annually