Cost Control Specialist
DPR Construction · Houston, TX · 3 mo ago
FinanceFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain project budgets for assembly operations.
- Monitor actual costs against forecasts and report variances.
- Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs for modular assembly lines.
- Generate Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) for internal stakeholders' reviews.
- Support financial forecasting for multi-phase assembly projects.
- Collaborate with preconstruction teams to validate cost estimates.
- Ensure adherence to DPR’s cost coding standards and audit requirements.
- Maintain accurate records in CMiC.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities in procurement and logistics.
- Recommend process improvements to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
Requirements
- Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and effective communication.
- Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple budgets in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to accuracy and compliance.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
- Familiarity with prefabrication workflows and modular assembly.
- Proficiency in cost management systems (e.g., CMiC), Excel, and ERP tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field.
- 3–5 years in cost control or financial analysis within construction or manufacturing environments.
Skills
- Analytical mindset.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective communication.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple budgets in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to accuracy and compliance.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
- Familiarity with prefabrication workflows and modular assembly.
- Proficiency in cost management systems (e.g., CMiC), Excel, and ERP tools.
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.
Benefits
DPR offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.