Senior Project Cost Controller – Construction

Fahrenheit Advisors; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Project Cost Accountant to join a client in the construction industry in Virginia. The role involves project cost accounting experience, ensuring accurate billings, and providing financial reporting. Ideal candidates are collaborative, strong communicators, and have a passion for process improvement. Full-time position in a dedicated team focused on cost control and financial insight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project cost control or project accounting on heavy-civil, industrial, or large commercial jobs.
• Experience in setting up construction accounting systems.
• Strong communicator who can translate numbers into plain language.

Responsibilities

• Update costs and change-order log within systems or trackers.
• Issue monthly variance reports and explain the deltas.
• Track retainage, lien waivers, and collections.

Skills

Project cost control

Construction accounting systems

Advanced Excel skills

AIA billing

Cost variance analysis

Strong communication

Coaching teams

Tools

Spectrum Viewpoint

Job description

A consulting firm is seeking a Project Cost Accountant to join a client in the construction industry in Virginia. The role involves project cost accounting experience, ensuring accurate billings, and providing financial reporting. Ideal candidates are collaborative, strong communicators, and have a passion for process improvement. Full-time position in a dedicated team focused on cost control and financial insight.