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DPR Construction · 21 hours ago

Project Controls - Cost Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for various markets. The Project Controls - Cost Manager will oversee cost engineers and administrative staff, providing advice on cost issues and developing project-specific strategies while ensuring compliance with contracts.

CommercialConstructionIndustrial

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Radley Homrich

Responsibilities

Provide independent, objective advice to support the project team

Specialize in monitoring, tracking and analysis of budgets and costs

Statistical analysis that provides an indication of project health, trends and potential risks and opportunities

Produce and present to the owner the external monthly report

Develop and manage the change order process

Support and advise the project accountant at billing time

Check and test cost-related information and data

Provide on-site training (DPR best practices etc.)

Dispute prevention & on-site dispute resolution

Produce the internal monthly status report

Oversee subcontract account management

Forecasting, labor, material, equipment and other, non allowable costs and cash-flow

Owner reporting, project metrics, graphs, tracking logs

Monitor CMiC (our project database) for accuracy, maintenance. Housekeeping and compare with Owners financial records

ROM & budgeting Q.C

Develop key performance indicators for MEP and other key trades

Communicate best practices to the team

Hold on site training and workshops as needs arise

Change management, QC. Change orders compiled by PM’s & PE’s

Forward, negotiate and resolve change orders with owner for entitlement and dollar value

Track funding sources and their draw downs (actual versus planned); provide graphical representatives

Provide contract administration advice on change orders, billing, payments and time-related issues

Ensure governance and contract compliance

Resolve disputed or potential disputed changes for scope and entitlement with the owner and sub-contractors

Provide checks and balances for all cost-related matters

QC of final billing package prior to issue to owner and train staff on reviewing subcontractor billings

Manage, forecast & monitor owner allowances contingencies and DPR cost to complete

Review, identify surplus funds or short falls in contract sums

Hold open discussions with the project executives and the owner regarding where savings or shortfalls are trending

Liaise with scheduling resource to discuss the relationship between schedule updates and costs. Check the relevant change orders are being entered into the schedule

Assist with developing and structuring document control

Assist the PX in the preparation of notices under the contract

Devise or improve the project controls filing structure

Assess team members’ training needs; set goals and targets

Conduct technical meetings for internal and external representatives

Participate in staff appraisals

Qualification

CMiC PMConstruction project managementBudget monitoringChange order managementGeneral contractor accountingClient-facing experienceLeadership skillsTechnical writingConstruction insurance knowledgeAIA contract knowledgePMP certificationAACE membershipCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsTeam management