Project Cost Controller

Job Description

Duties:

A project cost controller's main duty is to track and control the costs associated with one or more of their employer's projects.

Typical responsibilities include: invoice review and tracking, contractor T;M ticket review and tracking, administering project change control documentation, data entry for miscellaneous reporting activities, and any other task related to the support of project cost control.

This position commonly serves as a support role to the primary project cost controller, but may sometimes operate alone with management oversight.

Qualifications:

Certifications from PMI or AACE will set candidates apart from others.

Higher educational degrees in construction/project management or engineering are desirable, but degrees in business, accounting, or finance are also suitable.

Well organized and detail oriented, with demonstrable skills and knowledge related to the planning and implementation of project controls methodologies and cost forecasting on large-scale construction projects.

A firm understanding of how to interpret engineering and construction contracts and implement methodologies by which to monitor and control such contracts.

Communication skills are also key for this position, being able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with upper management and project team members.

Although candidates are not expected to be experienced with the creation of project schedules, they must be able to demonstrate their ability to understand and interpret project schedules in order to effectively forecast project costs.

Proficiencies in basic computing skills

Experience using SAP is desirable

Must have an above average understanding in the use of Excel spreadsheets and at least a basic understanding of construction projects, contracting, and accounting principles.

Work experience dealing with project cost control and monitoring.

Relatable work experience would include any verifiable positions held where project cost control activities were being performed and the candidate can demonstrate the application of project management concepts.

Can take direction, prioritize tasks, and complete work in a punctual manner.

Some level of higher education and/or several years of experience implementing project controls methodologies on large-scale construction projects.

Able to provide verifiable work experience where they were directly involved with the planning and execution of a project controls program on large-scale construction projects, or the cost management of a large portfolio of construction projects.

Skills:

ANALYTICAL/TECHNICAL

DETAIL ORIENTED

VARIANCE ANALYSIS

CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING

ANALYSIS/FORECASTING

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Full-time