Construction Project Cost Controller

Description

ASN Constructors is a joint venture of three international contractors (Acciona, Shikun & Binui and North American Construction Group) who will work with the Metro Flood Diversion Authority and other area stakeholders to build a historic project that will protect the citizens of the Fargo-Moorhead area from flood waters from the Red River. We will provide value to our employees through craft training programs, competitive benefits and a safe work environment and value to the local community with outstanding project quality and opportunity for employment and training programs.    

Reporting to the Project Controls department, the Construction Project Cost Controller is responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of cost controlling a project. This position will monitor, analyze and forecast the financial outcome of each sub-project and the overall construction project.

Responsibilities:

• Day to Day Cost Control activities that will include Cost appropriation for Labor, Materials, and Equipment
• Assist in Monthly Cost Closing Reports and presentations
• Collaborate in the preparation of Cost Closing summaries and field data
• Every quarter prepare the necessary documentation/data required for Forecasts (Changes in Quantities, Unit Rate updates, and Cost Breakdown Analysis)
• Apply Cost Control Concepts and operations through the Cost Control Software available for the project (SEO NET)
• Anticipate potential risks and develop preventative solutions. Develop strategies to increase the profitability of a project
• Ensures optimal use of the available resources in handling the project work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret Cost Control concepts and its variances
• Strong analytical skills combined with a Civil Engineering
• Ability to understand construction logic
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
• Capable of working in a multicultural environment and able to work and adapt to sudden changes in Project Structure
• Expected to propose modifications/recommendations based on previous work experience in order to become a more efficient area

Requirements

Experience/Qualifications:

•  Degree in construction management or civil engineering or acceptable combination education and or experience
• 3-5 years of experience in the field of Project Controls
• Experience on multi-year heavy/civil projects is strongly preferred

Work Environment:

• This position is primarily indoors
• This work environment may involve minimal exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

Physical Demands:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time

ASN Constructors and all its affiliate companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, gender, genetics, creed, veterans’ status or sexual orientation. 

ASN Constructors has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening and fit for duty physical as a condition of employment.