Senior Cost Control Engineer

QTS Realty Trust; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Senior Cost Control Engineer to manage construction budgets from inception through completion, validating change orders and costs. The role collaborates with PMs, vendors, cost consultants, and finance teams to ensure accurate projections and contractual compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with financial software tools. Five+ years in construction or PM is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, financing, or accounting or relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of construction contract documents and change management.
• Experience with financial and project management software (Workday, e-Builder, Procore, etc.).
• Five or more years of experience in construction or project management.
• Seven or more years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand construction contract documents and coordinate with cost and project management teams.
• Review contractor RFAs and monitor buyout savings with PM teams.
• Verify monthly pay applications and align schedules of values with contracts.
• Process vendor POs, review invoices, and ensure terms are met.
• Obtain detailed monthly cash flow projections from contractor and report to Cost Control Manager.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, financing, or accounting

Tools

Workday

e-Builder

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

The Senior Cost Control Engineer is responsible for supporting the management of construction budgets from project inception through completion in accordance with the construction contract documents including validation of potential change orders and associated cost. This position involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including project management teams (internal and external), vendors, cost consultants, and finance and accounting teams. The ideal candidate has collaboration skills, knowledge of construction documents, analytical abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial software tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand construction contract documents, outline compliance requirements, and coordinate with the cost and project management team.
• Support the cost and project management team’s review of contractors' requests to award (RTA) to subcontractors and monitor buyout savings.
• During the monthly review of the pay application, ensure that contractors' schedule of values aligns with the contract, verify the required monthly documentation, reconcile the project budget as needed, and inform the cost and project management teams.
• Submit requests for vendor purchase orders to applicable team members and support team in reviewing invoices comply with agreed terms.
• Obtain detailed monthly cash flow projections from the contractor, reconcile projections with actual figures, and provide these projections to the Cost Control Manager for review and submission to the capital and investment teams.
• Support the evaluation of potential change order events by researching contract documents and relevant cost information to Cost Control Manager for review in making recommendations to project management teams.
• Maintain a log of potential change orders and their approximate costs, track approved change orders, manage the internal approval process for change orders according to the delegation of authority, and ensure review by the legal department as necessary.
• Support the project management, cost, and finance team with the monthly loan draw process as required, including acquiring any necessary documentation from the contractor or its subcontractors.
• Document action items from weekly and biweekly meetings to review pay applications, required documentation, and change order status and follow up with teams as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, financing, or accounting; or relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of construction contract documents and change management.
• Experience in financial and project management software (e.g., Workday, e-Builder, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
• Ability to collaboratively work within dynamic and diverse team and environment.
• Five or more years of experience in construction or project management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven or more years of experience in construction or project management preferred.
• Prior experience in a cost and/or change management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong collaboration skills, analytical, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

TOTAL REWARDS

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending and HSA accounts
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• paid volunteer days
• employee assistance program
• tuition assistance
• parental leave
• military leave assistance
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• wellness program, and other company benefits

This role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals. At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure. And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting Every employee is bonus or commission eligible Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked Pet and Legal Insurance Q-Rest Sabbatical Program Q-Anniversary Service Award Program Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers Military Benefits Package QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program