Senior Construction Cost Controller & Forecasting

Acciona; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA, a global leader in regenerative infrastructure, seeks an experienced Cost Control Manager to drive project forecasts, analyze cost data, and support senior leadership. The role demands 8+ years in construction cost control, strong finance knowledge, and leadership abilities, with a focus on accurate reporting and KPI tracking.

The position emphasizes collaboration with project teams, integration of cost systems with management tools, and ensuring reliable closeout revenue figures.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Construction finance

Project accounting

Forecasting practices

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ACCIONA, a global leader in regenerative infrastructure, seeks an experienced Cost Control Manager to drive project forecasts, analyze cost data, and support senior leadership. The role demands 8+ years in construction cost control, strong finance knowledge, and leadership abilities, with a focus on accurate reporting and KPI tracking.

The position emphasizes collaboration with project teams, integration of cost systems with management tools, and ensuring reliable closeout revenue figures.