Senior Project Controls Manager: Cost, Forecasting & VE

Scenario Cockram; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA/HRA options

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

401K with 4% match

3 weeks paid vacation

Paid sick time

8 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

Wellness stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Cockram Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead cost functions, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for high-profile projects in the US.

The role focuses on managing cost data, adherence to the Project Controls Plan, and collaboration with internal stakeholders on cost-related decisions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cost control, estimating, planning, and forecasting, with experience on projects over $500M and a background in GMP/R&D or office

Qualifications

• Must have strong cost control/management knowledge.
• Experience in project estimating and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Controls team in cost functions.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, commitments, actuals, and cash flow.
• Develop and maintain Cost Management Plan and reports.
• Support PM on cost reporting, change orders, and contract negotiations.
• Create and maintain detailed project cost data and analyses.
• Ensure Change Management across project phases.
• Collaborate on value engineering and risk assessment.
• Analyze change orders for cost impact and bid cost comparisons.

Skills

Cost control

Project estimating

Procurement

Planning/Scheduling

Forecasting/Reporting

Interpersonal skills

Organization & prioritization

GMP/R&D/Regulated construction

Large-scale projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Cost management tools

Job description

Cockram Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead cost functions, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for high-profile projects in the US.

The role focuses on managing cost data, adherence to the Project Controls Plan, and collaboration with internal stakeholders on cost-related decisions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cost control, estimating, planning, and forecasting, with experience on projects over $500M and a background in GMP/R&D or office