Cost Control Specialist

About the role

The Cost Controls Specialist position is available at the project site in Portland, OR. This role is part of a dynamic environment where success is measured by impactful contributions. Reporting to the Cost Control Manager and the Project Controls Manager, the ideal candidate will participate in the development and improvement of project controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and improvement of the project controls systems.
• Recommends improvements in systems, tools, and methods of project controls.
• Establishes a project work breakdown structure in line with industry best practices.
• Interacts with other project groups to provide cost codes, purchase order commitments, and change orders to ensure accounting guidelines are implemented.
• Prepares a monthly Total Project Cost Estimate (TPCE) analysis and other reports as deemed necessary by the County for the Project.
• Conducts ongoing reviews and analysis, including running risk simulation programs such as Monte Carlo, of all Project resource management activities and provides exception reports as necessary, which forecast potential problems and provide recommendations on remedial actions.
• Aids in creating detailed project budgets and cash flow projections from estimates.
• Works with senior project management staff to manage the overall project cost control efforts.
• Works with scheduling staff to develop, manage, revise, and update integrated detailed project schedules including all phases of project execution.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to place deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of cost control experience in the construction field.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office software.
• Detail-oriented with effective organization and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of Expedition/CM13, Procore, Unifier, and eBuilder is preferred.
• Previous work experience on a hospital or medical project is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction cost accounting that includes setting up budgets, commitments, actual cost, remaining cost, potential and approved change orders, and estimate to complete.

Preferred

• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.

Pay

The salary range for this full-time role is $97,400.00 - $129,866.68 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

Benefits

Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program