Senior Cost Control Manager

consertus; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life & disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Consertus in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Cost Control Manager to lead cost management across a portfolio of complex capital projects. You will establish cost controls, maintain budgets, forecasts, and reporting to executives, ensuring projects stay within approved budgets.

As a strategic partner to Project Managers and finance teams, you will drive continuous improvement, mentor cost engineers, and implement standardized controls and risk mitigation across multiple projects in the United

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive cost controls, project controls, project accounting, or construction financial management.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing large-scale capital or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, estimating, earned value management, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing project portfolios with significant capital expenditures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control activities for multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and dashboards.
• Establish and enforce project controls standards, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor changes and assess cost impacts; support risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations Leaders, Finance, Procurement, and Executive Leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project controls software

Job description

About Us:

Consertus is a global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, we help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs.

Our integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology.

At Consertus, we celebrate individual strengths, foster strong relationships, and promote flexibility in how and where we work. Join us to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a lasting impact as we transform how the world is built.

Discover how Consertus is driving transformative change for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve at www.consertus.com

About this Role:

Consertus is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Cost Control Manager to lead project cost management initiatives across a portfolio of complex construction and capital projects. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining cost control processes, monitoring project performance, managing forecasts, identifying financial risks, and providing executive-level reporting to support informed business decisions.

The Senior Cost Control Manager serves as a trusted advisor to project teams, operations leaders, and clients, ensuring projects are delivered within approved budgets while maintaining the highest standards of financial accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.

Cost Management & Forecasting

Lead all project cost control activities for multiple concurrent projects.

Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, estimates, forecasts, and cash flow projections.

Analyze project performance and identify cost trends, variances, and financial risks.

Ensure accurate forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

Financial Reporting

Prepare and deliver monthly cost reports, executive summaries, and project performance dashboards.

Provide detailed budget-to-actual analyses and earned value reporting.

Support leadership with financial insights and recommendations for corrective action.

Project Controls Leadership

Establish and enforce project controls standards, policies, and procedures.

Develop reporting tools and metrics that improve project visibility and decision-making.

Drive consistency across project controls, cost management, and financial reporting practices.

Risk & Change Management

Monitor project changes and assess cost impacts.

Partner with project management teams to evaluate change orders and contingency utilization.

Identify emerging financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Support contract administration and claims analysis when necessary.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with Project Managers, Operations Leaders, Finance, Procurement, and Executive Leadership.

Provide guidance on project financial performance and strategic planning.

Facilitate regular cost review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership

Mentor and develop Cost Engineers, Cost Analysts, and Project Controls professionals.

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and financial stewardship.

Support talent development and succession planning within the project controls function.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cost controls, project controls, project accounting, or construction financial management.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing large-scale capital or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, estimating, earned value management, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing project portfolios with significant capital expenditures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP), PMP, CMA, or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, project management software, and business intelligence platforms.
• Experience implementing project controls best practices across multiple projects or regions.

Working Hours / Compensation Range

Full-Time; on-site/hybrid;

Compensation range based on skills, education and experience and may vary; $100,000-$175,000 annually.

Based in Tarrytown, New York

What's In It For You

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k)