Regional Cost Controller

S&B USA Construction is a family of diversified heavy‑civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions. Our team of experienced professionals demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to safety, quality and service on all of our projects. We excel on projects with tight schedules and difficult working conditions. Our innovative solutions and customer‑focused approach provide our clients with unmatched value and quality.

The Regional Cost Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent cost management across multiple heavy civil projects within the Mid‑Atlantic region. This role provides financial visibility, supports project leadership through proactive analysis and forecasting, and drives adherence to company wide cost control standards. The Regional Cost Controller partners closely with project management, operations, and accounting teams to promote informed decision‑making, identify cost trends, and support profitability across the region.

Baltimore, MD or Washington, DC regional office

Cost Control Manager (Pittsburgh HQ), with dotted‑line reporting to Regional Operations Leadership and the COO

• Oversee cost performance across multiple regional projects, ensuring ERP data integrity and consistency (Viewpoint Vista).
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly expenditures and production metrics, identifying cost trends and variances proactively.
• Lead monthly project financial reviews in partnership with Project Managers and Regional Operations.
• Ensure consistent application of cost coding, budget structures, and reporting standards.
• Support financial closeout by reviewing accruals, commitments, and cost transfers.
• Provide training and field support for cost control procedures and ERP workflows.

• Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to establish project budgets and cost structures.
• Set up and validate cost codes, budget breakdowns, and reporting templates in Viewpoint Vista.
• Contribute to standardization of cost control templates and startup procedures across the region.

• Support project‑level Forecast at Completion (FAC) preparation based on production and procurement updates.
• Track commitments, purchase orders, and equipment utilization against budget.
• Prepare regional cost performance dashboards and variance analyses.
• Align financial forecasts with schedule updates and earned value performance.

• Support preparation and review of monthly Project Management Executive Summary (PMES), cost control and project status reports for regional / corporate leadership.
• Analyze cost trends and forecast accuracy, highlighting high‑risk areas and recommending corrective actions.
• Support over/under billing analysis and earned value management reporting.
• Assist with project audit reviews and process compliance monitoring.

• Support change management tracking, pending change order review, and claims cost analysis.
• Participate in risk register reviews and contingency tracking at both project and regional levels.

• Contribute to ongoing ERP enhancement efforts and data structure improvements.
• Deliver cost control and forecasting training to project teams and field engineers.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities that enhance accuracy and efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in cost control or project controls, preferably in heavy civil, transportation, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista (preferred) or similar ERP systems (CMiC, JD Edwards, SAP, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage and interpret cost data across multiple large projects ($20M-$100M+ each).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; experience with earned value and variance analysis.
• The ability to confidently challenge operational staff on forecasts using a data‑driven approach…