Project Cost Control Manager

Chaparral Company; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaparral Company in Texas seeks a project cost control professional to develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems while providing financial insights to leadership.

You will monitor expenditures, perform earned value analyses, identify overruns, and collaborate with project teams to ensure adherence to plans. Strong analytical, communication, and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred but not required).
• Strong understanding of project cost controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills with flexibility and creativity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under deadlines and time-sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems.
• Monitor project expenditures, labor productivity, and budget performance.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and profitability assessments.
• Perform earned value management and variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Identify cost overruns, recommend corrective actions, and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Support change order pricing, estimates, and quantity/commodity tracking.
• Review and audit labor, equipment, and material invoices for accuracy.
• Prepare draft invoices and create/submit monthly pay applications.
• Maintain accounts receivable and payable reports, including reconciliation activities.
• Maintain material sales tax logs and support compliance requirements.
• Provide financial insights and reporting to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure adherence to financial plans, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and upper management.

Job description

• Develop, manage, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems.
• Monitor project expenditures, labor productivity, and budget performance.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and profitability assessments.
• Perform earned value management and variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Identify cost overruns, recommend corrective actions, and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Support change order pricing, estimates, and quantity/commodity tracking.
• Review and audit labor, equipment, and material invoices for accuracy.
• Prepare draft invoices and create/submit monthly pay applications.
• Maintain accounts receivable and payable reports, including reconciliation activities.
• Maintain material sales tax logs and support compliance requirements.
• Provide financial insights and reporting to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure adherence to financial plans, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and upper management.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred but not required) ; or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of project cost controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills with flexibility and creativity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under deadlines and time-sensitive environments.