PMA Consultants · 2 months ago
Cost Manager (00510)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPMA is a company that prioritizes employee well-being and collaboration. They are seeking a Cost Manager to perform project financial planning and forecasting duties for a large capital manufacturing project, producing budgets and reports while analyzing costs and collaborating with the project management team.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the project team to transition the project estimate into a cost control budget that aligns with the client’s standard breakdown structure
Work with the project scheduler to integrate cost and schedule
Use EVM delivered from the schedule to determine the percent completed by CBS
Assist the project manager in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting for the project, including the preparation of monthly reports
Report on productivity and cost-tracking metrics
Lead or participate in cost review meetings with the project manager and project team
Complete ad‐hoc analysis to gauge the financial impact of various project actions
Validate change orders and keep the project manager informed of the status and impacts of changes
Confirm contractor progress billings are representative of progress in the field
Provide the project team with a weekly report of project cost information, including variance analyses, providing explanations of significant cost drivers
Deliver cost, time, and labor forecasts, equipment and material projections, and productivity trend reporting
Assist the project team in closing out the project and validating final costs for inclusion in the client’s historical database
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, project/ construction management, or a related field required
10+ years' experience in project controls, cost control, or a similar role required
Strong knowledge and proficiency in project management methodologies, schedule and cost control tools, and software required
Excellent written and verbal communication ability, coupled with the ability to work as part of a fast-paced team required
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment is required
Excellent communication and presentation skills required
Strong organizational and time management abilities required
Attention to detail and accuracy required
Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and SAP required
Preferred
Experience in Contruent or similar cost management platforms
Benefits
Wellness programs for you and your family
Competitive pay and benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Time off with pay
401(k) with company match
Life
Disability
Professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees
Company
PMA Consultants
PMA Consultants is a management consulting company that offers project and construction management services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gary Jentzen, JD, PE, LEED AP
COO
Dax Ponce de Leon LEED AP PMP
Chief Knowledge Officer
Recent News
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