Segment Cost Control Manager

1652 ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION USA CORP.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Cost Control Manager in the United States (Atlanta area) to lead project cost forecasting and financial reporting across multiple sites. You will work with construction teams to forecast remaining work and provide data-driven insights, ensuring accuracy in cost data and KPI tracking.

The role requires an 8+ year track record in cost control or project engineering, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to mentor peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field).
• 8+ years in construction cost control or project engineering.
• Experience in cost forecasting, construction finance, and project accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of cost control practices and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project forecast on a regular basis using company-supported cost control systems.
• Provide backup analysis and cost data to help the construction team forecast remaining work.
• Prepare templates to facilitate analysis and organize supporting documentation.
• Perform cost analysis with the construction team to explain deviations and prepare reports for upper management.
• Produce/supervise labor and equipment productivity reports.
• Track subcontractors’ cost with change orders, claims, backcharges, etc.
• Document, track, and report project segment costs per processes and KPIs.
• Support integration of cost control systems with project management tools.
• Validate final revenue figures during project closeout and support final billing.
• Audit cost data between company and client systems for consistency and accuracy.
• Support internal and external financial audits on assigned project segments.
• Maintain awareness of company values and cost control best practices.

Skills

Engineering degree

Cost forecasting

Financial reporting

Project controls

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project forecast on a regular basis using company-supported cost control systems.
• The Cost Control Manager should be able to present areas of concerns and assist segment leadership throughout the process.
• Provide backup analysis and cost data that could help the construction team to better forecasting the remaining work to be completed.
• Prepare templates to facilitate the analysis and organize in a proper way all the supporting documentation.
• Perform cost analysis in conjunction with the construction team to explain the deviations with the Forecast on a monthly basis and prepare the summary reports for upper management.
• Produce/supervise labor and equipment productivity reports.
• Track subcontractors’ cost keeping organized logs with change orders, claims, backcharges, etc.
• Document, track, and report project segment costs in accordance with company processes and procedures, and tack performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Report cost data and deviations in a clear, concise and organized manner.
• Keep very organized work practices managing the data basis to ensure smooth processes in all the cost analysis performed by the department.
• Collaborate with project management and project controls teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support the integration of cost control systems with other project management tools.
• Validate final revenue figures during project closeout and support final billing processes.
• Audit cost data between company and client systems to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Support internal and external financial audits on assigned project segments.
• Support the Change Management team.
• Maintain awareness of company values, strategic goals, and cost control best practices.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by management.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction cost control or project engineering.
• Proven experience in cost forecasting, construction finance, and project accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of construction cost control practices and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead and mentor peers while coordinating with other project controls disciplines.
• Strong understanding of project-level financial metrics (e.g., over/under billings, collections).
• Familiarity with risk and opportunity management processes and mitigation planning.
• Expertise in forecasting practices and production analysis, with the ability to identify cost variances and recovery strategies.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in US, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.