Procurement Project Cost Control Manager

Procurement & Project Cost Control Manager
Location:
Reno, NV
Salary Range: Approximately $75,000 – $105,000

A well‑established civil construction and site development company serving Northern Nevada, specializing in excavation, underground utilities, concrete, paving, and comprehensive earthwork solutions. The organization is built on a foundation of trust, performance, and operational excellence, guided by core values of integrity, reputation, and resilience.

The Procurement & Project Cost Control Manager plays a critical role in overseeing material purchasing and ensuring project cost accountability. This position serves as a central checks‑and‑balances function, supporting project execution while maintaining strict budget alignment, cost discipline, and consistency in purchasing practices across all active jobs.

Working closely with Project Managers, Accounting (AP/AR), and Operations leadership, this role directly contributes to margin protection and scalable company growth.

• Own and manage the purchasing process for materials, supplies, and job‑related expenses
• Act as the primary point of contact for project teams regarding material purchases and vendor sourcing
• Coordinate ordering, delivery schedules, and vendor communications
• Ensure consistent purchasing standards across all projects

• Track project‑level expenditures against approved budgets
• Support Project Managers in maintaining cost expectations and job profitability
• Prevent overspending, unapproved purchases, and budget drift
• Provide leadership with visibility into purchasing trends and cost risks

• Partner closely with Operations, Accounting (AP/AR), and front‑office teams
• Ensure purchase orders, invoices, and job costing are properly aligned
• Maintain clean documentation, approval workflows, and audit readiness
• Help improve internal systems for purchasing and cost tracking

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Support pricing negotiations and preferred vendor agreements
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies
• Assist in implementing scalable procurement systems as the company grows

• Experience in construction procurement, purchasing, or job cost management
• Strong understanding of project budgets and cost control principles
• Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with Project Managers
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable operating in a checks‑and‑balances leadership role
• Experience with construction accounting or ERP systems is a plus

• Projects remain aligned with approved purchasing budgets
• Project teams receive materials efficiently without uncontrolled spending
• Purchasing workflows and approval processes are consistently followed
  
  Improved margin protection and cost visibility across the organization
• Strong coordination between Operations and Accounting teams