Project Cost Manager

Holder Construction; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Project Cost Manager for its Project Controls team in Fort Wayne, IN. This full-time, in-person role requires 5–10 years of experience in construction cost management. The successful candidate will track change orders, manage costs, and oversee financial projections.

Holder offers a competitive compensation package, including paid time off and comprehensive insurance options. Ideal candidates must possess strong communication skills and a willingness to relocate.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Track Change Order Requests and Subcontractor Change Orders.
• Attend weekly design alignment meetings and manage tracking logs.
• Conduct and present cost projections to leadership for review.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Computer skills

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance‑driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Cost Manager to join our Project Controls team on our project in Ft. Wayne, IN. This is a full‑time, in‑person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Track Change Order Requests (CORs) and Subcontractor Change Orders, ensuring accurate Work Breakdown Structure and Schedule of Values.
• Attend weekly design alignment meetings and manage the Sub Document Tracking Log to ensure timely pricing and sequential COR submissions.
• Lead and manage weekly change management meetings, maintaining and updating tracking logs.
• Review and verify Subcontractor Change Item Logs, ticket work, and cost allocations weekly; incorporate into SCOs monthly.
• Ensure timely issuance of SCOs and PCCOs for billing and project controls.
• Maintain GC Tracker/Cash Flow projections and actuals, updating monthly.
• Manage General Conditions/General Requirement spending, applying accurate cost codes and tracking against budgets.
• Conduct and present cost projections to leadership for review and approval.
• Attend Project Controls meetings and support site leadership, managing Holder’s risk.
• Ensure HELIX, Procore, cost dashboards, and KPIs are updated and synced regularly.
• Oversee financial tracking tools, ensuring alignment with cost management reporting and billing.
• Review and approve invoices in CMiC for accurate code allocation and budget maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Outstanding communication, time management, and computer skills.
• Willingness to relocate.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening are a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.