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S&B USA Construction & Fay · 2 days ago

Regional Cost Controller

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

S&B USA Construction is a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions. The Regional Cost Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent cost management across multiple heavy civil projects within the Mid-Atlantic region, providing financial visibility and supporting project leadership through proactive analysis and forecasting.

Building MaterialCivil EngineeringConstruction

Responsibilities

Oversee cost performance across multiple regional projects, ensuring ERP data integrity and consistency (Viewpoint Vista)

Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly expenditures and production metrics, identifying cost trends and variances proactively

Lead monthly project financial reviews in partnership with Project Managers and Regional Operations

Ensure consistent application of cost coding, budget structures, and reporting standards

Support financial closeout by reviewing accruals, commitments, and cost transfers

Provide training and field support for cost control procedures and ERP workflows

Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to establish project budgets and cost structures

Set up and validate cost codes, budget breakdowns, and reporting templates in Viewpoint Vista

Contribute to standardization of cost control templates and startup procedures across the region

Support project-level Forecast at Completion (FAC) preparation based on production and procurement updates

Track commitments, purchase orders, and equipment utilization against budget

Prepare regional cost performance dashboards and variance analyses

Align financial forecasts with schedule updates and earned value performance

Support preparation and review of monthly Project Management Executive Summary (PMES), cost control and project status reports for regional / corporate leadership

Analyze cost trends and forecast accuracy, highlighting high-risk areas and recommending corrective actions

Support over/under billing analysis and earned value management reporting

Assist with project audit reviews and process compliance monitoring

Support change management tracking, pending change order review, and claims cost analysis

Participate in risk register reviews and contingency tracking at both project and regional levels

Contribute to ongoing ERP enhancement efforts and data structure improvements

Deliver cost control and forecasting training to project teams and field engineers

Identify and implement process improvement opportunities that enhance accuracy and efficiency

Qualification

Viewpoint VistaCost controlFinancial reportingExcel proficiencyAnalytical skillsTraining skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

5–10 years of progressive experience in cost control or project controls, preferably in heavy civil, transportation, or infrastructure sectors

Proven ability to manage and interpret cost data across multiple large projects ($20M–$100M+ each)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with earned value and variance analysis

The ability to confidently challenge operational staff on forecasts using a data-driven approach to ensure accurate projections and responsible budget management

Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner across operations and accounting functions

Advanced Excel and reporting tool proficiency