Senior Cost Control Manager

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About this Role:

Consertus is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Cost Control Manager to lead project cost management initiatives across a portfolio of complex construction and capital projects. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining cost control processes monitoring project performance managing forecasts identifying financial risks and providing executive-level reporting to support informed business decisions.

The Senior Cost Control Manager serves as a trusted advisor to project teams operations leaders and clients ensuring projects are delivered within approved budgets while maintaining the highest standards of financial accountability transparency and operational excellence.

Cost Management & Forecasting

• Lead all project cost control activities for multiple concurrent projects.

• Develop monitor and maintain project budgets estimates forecasts and cash flow projections.

• Analyze project performance and identify cost trends variances and financial risks.

• Ensure accurate forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and deliver monthly cost reports executive summaries and project performance dashboards.

• Provide detailed budget-to-actual analyses and earned value reporting.

• Support leadership with financial insights and recommendations for corrective action.

Project Controls Leadership

• Establish and enforce project controls standards policies and procedures.

• Develop reporting tools and metrics that improve project visibility and decision-making.

• Drive consistency across project controls cost management and financial reporting practices.

Risk & Change Management

• Monitor project changes and assess cost impacts.

• Partner with project management teams to evaluate change orders and contingency utilization.

• Identify emerging financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Support contract administration and claims analysis when necessary.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers Operations Leaders Finance Procurement and Executive Leadership.

• Provide guidance on project financial performance and strategic planning.

• Facilitate regular cost review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop Cost Engineers Cost Analysts and Project Controls professionals.

• Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and financial stewardship.

• Support talent development and succession planning within the project controls function.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field.

• 10 years of progressive experience in cost controls project controls project accounting or construction financial management.

• 5 years in a leadership role managing large-scale capital or construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of project budgeting forecasting estimating earned value management and financial reporting.

• Experience managing project portfolios with significant capital expenditures.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls systems.

• Excellent analytical communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) PMP CMA or equivalent certification.

• Experience supporting large commercial industrial mission-critical or infrastructure projects.

• Knowledge of ERP systems project management software and business intelligence platforms.

• Experience implementing project controls best practices across multiple projects or regions.

Working Hours / Compensation Range

• Full-Time; on-site/hybrid;

• Compensation range based on skills education and experience and may vary; $100000-$175000 annually.

• Based in Tarrytown New York

Whats In It For You

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical dental and vision)

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with day-one eligibility. We contribute dollar for dollar up to the first 3% of your contributions. Then we match 50% for the next 2% of your contributions.

• Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days growing up to 25

• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development

How to Apply:

If youre passionate about leading large capital projects wed love to hear from you. Apply today!