Cost Manager

Position Summary

PMA is currently seeking a Cost Manager for an exclusive assignment. In this role, you will perform project financial planning, administration, and forecasting duties in support of a large capital manufacturing project. As a key member of the project management team, you will produce periodic budgets and reports, such as project performance against projections, and present your analysis to stakeholders, including executives.

You will analyze accruals, invoices, variances, and cost accounting for materials and labor, and develop and implement standard cost processes and practices to ensure design and construction projects are performed within approved budgets.

• Collaborate with the project team to transition the project estimate into a cost control budget that aligns with the client’s standard breakdown structure
• Work with the project scheduler to integrate cost and schedule
• Use EVM delivered from the schedule to determine the percent completed by CBS
• Assist the project manager in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting for the project, including the preparation of monthly reports
• Report on productivity and cost‑tracking metrics
• Lead or participate in cost review meetings with the project manager and project team
• Complete ad‑hoc analysis to gauge the financial impact of various project actions
• Validate change orders and keep the project manager informed of the status and impacts of changes
• Confirm contractor progress billings are representative of progress in the field
• Provide the project team with a weekly report of project cost information, including variance analyses, providing explanations of significant cost drivers
• Deliver cost, time, and labor forecasts, equipment and material projections, and productivity trend reporting
• Assist the project team in closing out the project and validating final costs for inclusion in the client’s historical database
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project/ construction management, or a related field required
• 10+ years’ experience in project controls, cost control, or a similar role required
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in project management methodologies, schedule and cost control tools, and software required
• Excellent written and verbal communication ability, coupled with the ability to work as part of a fast‑paced team required
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills required
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment is required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required
• Strong organizational and time management abilities required
• Attention to detail and accuracy required
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and SAP required
• Experience in Contruent or similar cost management platforms is preferred

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

At PMA, employee well‑being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work‑from‑home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long‑term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self‑driven candidates eager to…