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Circ® · 4 months ago

Engineering Cost Controls Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Circ is a registered B Corp Company that is pioneering technology to recycle polycotton and help the fashion industry move towards a circular eco-economy. They are seeking an Engineering Cost Controls Manager to oversee cost functions throughout project execution, ensuring compliance with company standards and implementing project cost procedures.

RecyclingService IndustrySustainability

Responsibilities

Monitor the overall integrity of project budgets and forecasts in accordance with approved standard operating procedures

Provide quality assurance to project teams regarding all financial tracking and cost performance

Participate in monthly budget meetings to review current forecasts and assist in documenting justifications for variances

Attend project change management meetings to identify trends and assess risk exposure alongside the Project Team Cost Analyst

Contribute to Risk Assessment workshops by providing input on potential impacts to project execution

Conduct cost variance analyses to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts

Track trends and mitigation plans over time against actual performance

Review and analyze project budgets and expenditures across various funding sources

Collaborate with schedulers to review cost and schedule performance, identifying overruns, underruns, or variances in spend

Review and oversee monthly cost and progress reports

Evaluate staffing plans, identify peak resource needs, and make recommendations for leveling workloads

Assess contract change orders and amendments for budget and schedule impact

Ensure accuracy in the financial sections of Proposed Board Actions

Qualification

Cost managementProject controlsCost estimatingCost management softwareChemical industry experienceTextile industry experienceManage prioritiesVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsDetail-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Finance

Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost management, project controls, and/or project management within the chemical or textile industries

Extensive knowledge of costing and estimating construction or engineering projects

Working knowledge of cost and schedule management software (e.g., Primavera P3/P6, Contract Manager 13, Proliance, Microsoft Project) is highly desired

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (must-have)

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated

Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities and meet tight deadlines

Experience reviewing task order requests, change orders, and amendments for budget accuracy and proper cost coding

Ability to interact regularly with technical discipline leads to identify and communicate potential budget issues or conflicts

Ensure implementation of cost management policies, procedures, and plans for capital projects with multiple funding sources

Serve as the central point of contact for all financial matters related to assigned project management programs

Perform necessary data entry for budget and forecast impacts