Project Cost Control Engineer

BE&K Building Group; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Construction Management Firm is looking for a Project Cost Controls Engineer in North Charleston, SC. The role emphasizes maintaining project cost control for large commercial construction projects, requiring a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience. The ideal candidate should be experienced with Procore and possess strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, monitoring KPIs, and overseeing change management processes. This is an onsite position with a focus on effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role within commercial construction.
• Solid understanding of commercial project lifecycles and documentation standards.
• Expertise in Procore document workflows and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project reporting schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Monitor key performance indicators and generate status reports for leadership.
• Oversee and document all project scope, schedule, and cost changes.

Skills

Procore document workflows

Project cost management

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Project Cost Controls Engineer

Role Overview

This role is central to maintaining control over project cost and reporting for large mega-size commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Procore, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to coordinating stakeholders across multiple project phases. You will be responsible for maintaining facilitating cost and change control and ensuring project controls are aligned with company and client expectations. This is an onsite position.

Key Responsibilities

Project Controls

• Maintain and update project reporting schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts
• Monitor key performance indicators and generate status reports for leadership
• Support cost tracking and variance analysis
• Collaborate with field and office teams to ensure timely data exchange

Change Management

• Oversee and document all project scope, schedule, and cost changes
• Coordinate internal and client-facing change approval workflows
• Maintain a robust change log for reporting and auditing
• Analyze impacts of changes and support mitigation planning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role within commercial construction
• Expertise in Procore document workflows and reporting tools
• Solid understanding of commercial project lifecycles and construction documentation standards
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and time management skills

Tools & Technologies

• Procore – Advanced
• Microsoft Excel – Advanced
• SharePoint / EDMS – Familiarity

Preferred Qualifications

• Procore certification
• Experience with industry standards cost control
• Ability to train and support project teams on best practices

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift and carry office supplies and equipment up to 20 pounds

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BE&K Building Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.