Cost Control Specialist

Position Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Cost Control Specialist to support project operations and cost management activities across multiple job sites. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate project records, labor tracking, cost reporting, and administrative documentation to ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment, and willing to travel as project needs require.

Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred.

• Maintain daily timekeeping records for field personnel.
• Verify employee timesheets and labor allocations for accuracy.
• Assist with project cost tracking and cost reporting activities.
• Process and organize billing documentation and supporting records.
• Verify and maintain per diem documentation and employee travel records.
• Track and maintain project-related documentation, logs, and reports.
• Assist with invoice processing and document control procedures.
• Support project management and cost control teams with administrative tasks.
• Maintain organized electronic and hard-copy project files.
• Coordinate communication between field personnel, project management, payroll, and accounting departments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and project requirements.
• Perform additional site administration and cost control duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and financial information.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

• Previous experience as a Site Clerk, Cost Control Specialist, Project Administrator, Payroll Clerk, or similar role.
• Experience in construction, industrial, turnaround, maintenance, or project-based environments.
• Experience with timekeeping systems, payroll support, billing, or cost reporting.
• Knowledge of project controls and cost management processes.

• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Professional and dependable
• Self‑motivated
• Organized and proactive
• Comfortable communicating with field personnel and management
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.