Traveling Cost Manager - Mission Critical

About the role

The Cost Control Manager is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling project costs to ensure construction projects are delivered within approved budgets. The role involves cost forecasting, budget control, financial reporting, and coordination with project, commercial, and procurement teams to identify risks and improve cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Develop and maintain the project budget, cost breakdown structure (CBS), and cost control procedures.
• Maintain accurate cost records and documentation for audits and project close-out.
• Prepare periodic cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and earned value analyses.
• Review and validate subcontractor payment applications and progress claims.
• Coordinate with planning/scheduling teams to align cost data with project schedules.
• Track commitments, expenditures, and variations/change orders.
• Analyze cost trends and recommend corrective actions to prevent cost overruns.
• Support contract administration, including claims analysis and change management.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Provide cost advice to project management and senior leadership.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts and project financial closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cost control or project controls within the construction industry.
• Proven experience in managing costs for large-scale construction projects (residential, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of construction contracts (FIDIC or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of all construction documents and how they interface.
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Proficiency in cost control and project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, ERP systems).
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge and use of CMiC preferred.

Skills

• Cost control and project management expertise.
• Construction contracts and document understanding.
• Financial forecasting and analysis.
• Software proficiency (Primavera P6, MS Project, ERP systems).
• Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving.

Benefits

- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Home & Auto Insurance
- Family Support
- Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
- Paid time off
- Time Away Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Group Legal
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Identity Theft Protection
- Group Legal
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Details TBD.