Project Cost Controller III

Project Cost Controller III
Location: Jackson, MI OR Fully Remote
Contract: 12 months
Schedule: 40 Hours
Pay: $40-42/hour, DOE

Project Cost Controller III - Qualifications:

• A Project Cost Controller III will generally have some level of higher education and/or several years of experience implementing project controls methodologies on large-scale construction projects.
• Higher educational degrees in construction/project management or engineering are desirable, but degrees in business, accounting, or finance are also suitable.
• Candidates must be able to provide verifiable work experience where they were directly involved with the planning and execution of a project controls program on large-scale construction projects, or the cost management of a large portfolio of construction projects.
• Certifications from PMI or AACE will set candidates apart from others

Project Cost Controller III - Responsibilities:

• A project cost controller's main duty is to track and control the costs associated with one or more of their employer's projects.
• As Project Cost Controller III, typical responsibilities include invoice review and tracking, contractor review and tracking, administering project change control documentation, data entry for miscellaneous reporting activities, and any other task related to the support of project cost control.
• This position commonly serves as the primary project cost controller.
• A Project Cost Controller III is expected to be well organized, detail oriented, and have demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office software.
• People who are interested in this position must have an above average understanding in the use of Excel spreadsheets and at least an understanding of construction projects, contracting, and accounting principles.
• This position also requires someone who can take direction, prioritize tasks, and complete work in a punctual manner.
• Communication skills are important, both written and verbal.
• A Project Cost Controller III will generally have some level of higher education and/or relatable work experience dealing with project cost control and monitoring.
• Higher educational degrees in construction/project management or engineering are desirable, but degrees in business, accounting, or finance are also suitable.
• Relatable work experience would include any verifiable positions held where project cost control activities were being performed and the candidate can demonstrate the application of project management concepts.