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Cost Controls Manager

Cumming Group149 open roles

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  5. 33.7%30 days
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At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently looking for an experienced Cost Controls Manager based at the project site in Norwood, MA. The Cost Controls Manager position is responsible on the management of change orders for a large, billion-dollar public works construction project. This is an outstanding opportunity to bring your specialized expertise to an industry leading team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Track, manage, and analyze change orders in conjunction with other program costs such as budgets, actuals, estimates to complete, revisions, and run regular cash flow and tracking reports utilizing the cost module of the PMIS (eBuilder). Process incoming contract requests and approvals in eBuilder. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc change order and cost tracking reports. Additional duties include:

  • Reports to the Cost Control Manager and the Project Controls Manager;
  • Leads all change order management efforts as part of a team of 5-6 other cost control staff;
  • Assist in monitoring contract compliance and interpreting contract documents to determine merit for change requests;
  • Preparation of modifications / change orders; preparation of cost analysis and pre-negotiation plans, evaluation and resolution of claims and change requests;
  • Preparation of close out documents; preparation of reports and other correspondence; interfacing with the GC and agency personnel;
  • Prepare necessary materials and lead the dispute resolution process such as Dispute Resolution Board (DRB) or other Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes;
  • Document and prepare for potential claims following unsuccessful ADR processes; establish documentation processes for potential claims;
  • With the support of the estimating team, compare contractor submissions against market rates and productivities;
  • Attend / lead / record meetings to discuss changes with the contractor to fact-find details of the contractor's change requests;
  • Develop and maintain change management spreadsheets (Issues Log, change requests Log, Change order Log, etc.). Update and utilize eBuilder Software;
  • Coordinate with client's contract administration team to process and approve change orders;
  • Recommends improvements in systems, tools, and methods of project controls;
  • Establishes a project work breakdown structure in line with industry best practices;
  • Interacts with other project groups to provide cost codes, purchase order commitments, and change orders to ensure accounting guidelines are implemented;
  • Assists in creating detailed project budgets and cash flow projections from estimates;
  • Works with senior project management staff to manage the overall project cost control efforts;
  • Works with scheduling staff to develop, manage, revise, and update integrated detailed project schedules including all phases of project execution;
  • Performs other duties as the Supervisor may request from time to time deem necessary.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Construction, Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Accounting or related field preferred;
  • 10+ years of cost control experience in the construction field;
  • 5+ years of experience leading change order management efforts in the construction field
  • Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office software;
  • Must be detail-oriented with effective organization and coordination skills;
  • Knowledge of Expedition/CM13, Procore, Unifier, and eBuilder is preferred;
  • Must have ability to interface and communicate effectively with others;
  • Knowledge of construction cost accounting that includes setting up budgets, commitments, actual cost, remaining cost, potential and approved change orders, and estimate to complete.

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $115,100.00-$174,166.70 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
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