Project Cost Specialist

Project Cost Specialist

Support an ongoing site-based construction assignment in Corpus Christi, TX, with future projects requiring on-site presence across the U.S. You ll work closely with the Senior Project Controls Professional, Project Managers, Construction Managers, contractors, and vendors, providing day-to-day cost support throughout the project lifecycle - including cost tracking, forecasting support, pay applications, invoicing, commitments, purchase orders, change management, and cost reporting.

• Support day-to-day project cost control activities
• Maintain and update project budgets, commitments, actual costs, and forecasts
• Assist with preparation of weekly and monthly cost reports
• Track project expenditures and identify discrepancies, variances, and potential cost issues
• Assist with Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) updates
• Review contractor/subcontractor pay applications for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with contract terms
• Track and process invoices, purchase orders, commitments, accruals, and payment status
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Procurement, contractors, and vendors to resolve invoicing/payment issues
• Maintain accurate records of project commitments, expenditures, and forecasted costs
• Assist with change order and change management tracking
• Compare actual costs against budget/forecast and research variances
• Collect cost information from construction teams, contractors, and vendors
• Maintain accurate project cost documentation in project systems
• Assist with monthly cost reconciliation and reporting
• Support project closeout activities, including reconciliation of commitments, invoices, and outstanding costs
• Work collaboratively with project controls, construction, procurement, contracts, and finance teams

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field - or equivalent experience
• 3-7 years of experience in construction cost control, project cost administration, project accounting, or related field
• Experience reviewing contractor/subcontractor pay applications and invoices
• Understanding of construction budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and cost reporting
• Experience tracking purchase orders, change orders, invoices, accruals, and commitments
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work with financial/project data
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with contractors, vendors, project managers, and project controls professionals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, site-based construction environment
• Willingness and ability to travel to future project assignments across the U.S.

• Experience on industrial, commercial, infrastructure, energy, or manufacturing construction projects
• Experience with project cost control/financial systems (Oracle, Eco Sys, Unifier, SAP, Procore)
• Experience supporting EAC/ETC forecasting
• Familiarity with construction contracts and contractor billing procedures
• Experience with change management and cost trending
• Knowledge of cost codes, WBS structures, commitments, accruals, and cost reporting
• Experience supporting large capital or EPC projects

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