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Cost Manager
Scott, LA | ️ Privately Owned Construction Company | $150K–$160K + Up to 10% Bonus
✨ Generous Benefits + PTO + 401(k) + Long-Term Growth Opportunity
Our client, a highly successful privately owned construction company with approximately $250M in annual revenue, is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to oversee financial performance across multiple active construction projects.
This is a NEW high-visibility role partnering closely with leadership, operations, and project teams to help drive projects to successful financial outcomes in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
Oversee cost control and financial performance across 25–40 active projects
Monitor budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and profitability
Analyze cost variances, trends, and overall project financial performance
Support budgeting, forecasting, and proactive cost management efforts
Track financial impacts related to change orders, scope changes, delays, and claims
Prepare executive-level reporting and financial summaries
Conduct project and field-level audits to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
Partner closely with project managers, operations, estimating, and leadership teams
Help standardize reporting, cost tracking, and financial processes across projects
Travel to job sites 5-7 days PER month within LA, TX, and surrounding states.
✅ What They’re Looking For
5+ years of experience in construction cost control, project accounting, or construction finance
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required!
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
Experience managing financial performance across multiple active projects
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of project-based accounting and cost performance metrics
Procore experience is required
*******LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY *****
Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.
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