Cost Controls Associate

Ballard Marine Construction; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost Controls Associate to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in implementing and maintaining procedures that address project status and forecasts. You will manage cost schedules, analyze project data, and interface with clients to ensure seamless project control. With a strong emphasis on safety, innovation, and communication, this position offers an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth in a collaborative environment. If you have a passion for construction and a desire to excel in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Accounting preferred.
• 2-5 years of cost control experience in the construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost/schedule, analyze, and forecast project status.
• Manage timecards, job cost reports, and vendor invoices.
• Interface with client management and coordinate project controls.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Working knowledge of computers

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cost Controls Associate opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc.!

Traylor Bros., Inc. (TBI) National Heavy Civil division provides comprehensive, cutting-edge heavy civil/underground construction services through traditional and non-traditional delivery methods. TBI has completed more than 135 complex bridge construction and rehabilitation projects across the nation, including world record cable-stayed structures and segmental bridges. The group also has a history of providing some of the country’s largest port authorities and the maritime industry with the construction of deep water container piers, wharf facilities, transit terminals, locks, and dams.

What makes us different?

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging our team members' entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and providing limitless opportunity for personal and professional growth in a close-knit and collaborative organization.

Our Core Values:

Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.

Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work.

Position Summary

The primary objective of this role is to implement and maintain procedures, systems, and reports which address project status and forecasts.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintain a cost/schedule, analyze, appraise, and forecast schedules, cost, estimating, and management information functions.
• Manage timecards, quantities, cost codes, job cost reports/formatting, processing and reviewing AP/AR, budgets/cost codes, vendor and material invoices coding.
• Interface with client management and coordinate project control with other related programs and within the core group.
• Manage subcontractor contracts and payments, and payment applications to the client.
• Manage the procurement schedule for the project.
• Work with management on planning, scheduling, budgeting, subcontractors and internal technical and support staff.
• Participate in project decisions regarding costs and productivity.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc. Ability to relocate as needed.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Accounting is preferred.
• 2 - 5 years cost control experience within construction industry preferred.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Location: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular