Cost Control Specialist

Cumming; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Controls Specialist to join the Portland project team. You will track budgets, actuals, estimates to complete, and cash flow for public construction projects.

The role requires a bachelor degree and at least 5 years in cost control, with proficiency in MS Office and Bluebeam Revu; knowledge of CM software like Procore is preferred. This on-site position involves close collaboration with project managers and contractors, offering growth across diverse, high-profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of cost control experience in the construction field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Revu.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of Expedition/CM13, Procore, Unifier, and eBuilder preferred.
• Public sector project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review contractors’ pay applications, validate quantities, reconcile costs, and ensure payments align with contracts.
• Perform cost analyses for federally funded projects and closeout documentation.
• Evaluate change orders, contract modifications, and claims for cost accuracy and funding eligibility.
• Track commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and EAC to identify cost trends and risks.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organization skills

Communication skills

Public sector project experience

Education

Bachelor degree in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Expedition/CM13

Procore

Unifier

eBuilder

Job description

Position Title: Cost Control Specialist

Location: Portland, OR

Req Id: JR104101

Time Type: Full time

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Our firm is currently looking for a Cost Controls Specialist based at the project site in Portland, OR. The Cost Controls Specialist position's key responsibilities are to track, manage, and analyze program costs such as budgets, actuals, estimates to complete, revisions, and run regular cash flow and tracking reports for public construction projects. This is an outstanding opportunity to bring your specialized expertise to an industry leading team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage construction project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review contractors’ pay applications, validate quantities, reconcile costs, and ensure payments are supported by contract documents and field records.
• Perform cost and eligibility analyses for federally funded projects, including FAA grant reimbursement and closeout documentation.
• Review and evaluate change orders, contract modifications, and claims for cost accuracy, contract compliance, and funding eligibility.
• Track project commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) to identify cost trends and potential budget risks.
• Coordinate construction meetings with project managers, construction managers, contractors, engineers, and consultants.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, budget updates for project managers and construction managers.
• Maintain project controls databases and ensure accurate documentation of contracts, payment records, change orders, and project correspondence.
• Support procurement, contract administration, and funding allocation activities for multiple capital improvement projects.
• Analyze construction quantities, material documentation, and supporting records to verify contractor billing and project progress.
• Develop and improve spreadsheets, reporting tools, and cost tracking systems to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Assist with project closeout by reconciling final quantities, validating contract costs, and preparing final financial documentation.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of cost control experience in the construction field.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office software and Bluebeam Revu.
• Must be detail oriented with effective organization and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of Expedition/CM13, Procore, Unifier, and eBuilder is preferred.
• Must have ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Previous work experience on a public sector project is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction cost accounting that includes setting up budgets, commitments, actual cost, remaining cost, potential and approved change orders, and estimate to complete.

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $97,400.00-$129,866.68 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

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About Us:

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members - including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are here.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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