Senior Cost Manager: Construction Finance & Controls

D.A. Collins Construction - Kubricky Construction; Gurn Spring (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-funded retirement plan

Job summary

D.A. Collins Companies in Wilton, NY is seeking a Cost Manager to lead cost engineering across projects, ensuring accurate reporting and strong cost controls. You will mentor Cost Engineer I–III staff and collaborate with project teams to align cost, quantities, production, and schedule.

The role focuses on visibility into financial performance, bid and forecast accuracy, and continuous improvement of cost-control practices within a long-established construction group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, accounting, or related field required.
• 7+ years of cost engineering, project controls, or construction financial management experience.
• Experience leading Cost Engineer I–III staff and project controls teams.
• Strong understanding of cost tracking, forecasting, and project financial management.
• Experience with large, complex construction projects.
• Excellent communication and analytical/problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in construction management and financial software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the CostEngineer I–III team, including workload coordination, performance oversight, and professional development
• Review and validate project cost reports and revenue projections for accuracy and consistency
• Oversee cost controls execution across all active projects
• Lead or support costengineering efforts on large, complex, or high-risk projects
• Develop, review, and challenge project cost and revenue forecasts
• Identify financial risks, trends, and opportunities across the project portfolio
• Ensure alignment between cost, quantities, production, and schedule
• Support and participate in project and executive-level financial review meetings
• Maintain and oversee project cost records, including contracts, change orders, budget transfers, and cost adjustments
• Ensure timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting Establish and enforce standard processes for cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting
• Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and consistency in cost controls workflows
• Collaborate with estimating, accounting, and operations to ensure alignment across project financial functions
• Support development and implementation of reporting tools, dashboards, and system improvements
• Mentor and develop CostEngineer team members, promoting consistency and continuous improvement

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication skills

Cost tracking & forecasting

Construction financial mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, accounting, or related field

Job description

D.A. Collins Companies in Wilton, NY is seeking a Cost Manager to lead cost engineering across projects, ensuring accurate reporting and strong cost controls. You will mentor Cost Engineer I–III staff and collaborate with project teams to align cost, quantities, production, and schedule.

The role focuses on visibility into financial performance, bid and forecast accuracy, and continuous improvement of cost-control practices within a long-established construction group.