Cost Control Manager

Holt Construction Corp•New York, NY

20d

About The Position

The Cost Control Manager oversees all financial aspects of construction projects to ensure accurate budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial reporting. This role is responsible for monitoring project expenditures, identifying cost variances, and supporting project managers in maintaining financial performance and profitability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 7–10 years of cost control experience in the construction industry (commercial, infrastructure, or industrial projects preferred).
Proficiency in project management and cost control software (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, Procore, or similar).
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Knowledge of project accounting and contract administration
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Excellent time and project management skills
Competent in conflict resolution and crisis management
Provide leadership and strategy in subcontractor and vendor selection process
High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential/proprietary information
Ability to meet and exceed the performance expectations of the company from both, project delivery and financial aspects

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (e.g., CCP, PMP, CMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage cost control systems and procedures for all construction projects
Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow projections in coordination with project and finance teams
Monitor ongoing projects, identify variances, and report deviations from approved budgets
Responsible for creating and updating the statuses of CE (change events) in Procore to ensure they are up to date and current
Run the monthly internal ACR with Ops to review anticipated Costs for project duration
Prepare and issue monthly Cost Reports to Ops and Client
Host internal cost and change order meetings
Interface with Owner regarding change management
Streamline financial information from Ops to Owner and internally to accounting
Responsible for developing and implementing a seamless Cost Control process between Project Team and Client
Participate in all Client-interfacing cost meetings to discuss and review submitted and outstanding Change Orders on the project
Monitor, update, and accurately track all open and closed Change Orders on both cost and budget side
Review change orders from Ops, amend as necessary, and issue all Change Orders to Client
Review contracts to accurately track contract allowances
Implement and maintain electronic filing system for all cost documents
Communicate with Owner on any potential contingency usage and collect email approval
Issue PCO’s to Owner for any additional costs, credits, and allowance usage we are requesting
Develop and use electronic workflow system to route documents for review and approval
Performed Cost Analysis based on Subcontractors Proposals and required scope as needed
Ensure CCO’s and PCO’s get fully executed and saved in the system