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Cost Project Control Specialist II
Pay Rate:
$51/hr (W2) Location : Hybrid; Houston, TX Schedule:
Full-time, standard business hours (Monday–Friday)
Position Overview
We’re seeking a Cost Project Control Specialist II to join a dynamic project execution team. This role supports the development, monitoring, and control of project budgets, costs, and forecasts. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to strengthen their knowledge of project cost control in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Budget Development & Management: Help transform project estimates into structured budgets and ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and resources.
Commitment Tracking: Monitor purchase orders, contracts, and commitments to ensure they remain within approved budgets.
Change Management: Assist in documenting scope changes, evaluating cost impacts, and updating budgets/forecasts as needed.
Forecasting & EAC (Estimate at Completion): Contribute to cost forecasts, analyze expenditures, and support variance reporting.
Reporting & Analysis: Prepare cost reports and dashboards, track trends, and identify risks or opportunities.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to maintain accurate cost data.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in cost control, project management, or a related function.
Strong Excel skills; ability to analyze and interpret financial/project data.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
:
Familiarity with cost management tools (Primavera, Procore, etc.).
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly.
Work Environment
Primarily office-based (hybrid eligible).
Occasional travel to project sites (approx. 5–10%).
Stable full-time role with opportunities to grow in project cost management.
For immediate review, please send a copy of your resume to Ken Markiewicz at kmarkiewicz@xfiregroup.com
Company DescriptionUsing the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.
Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.Company DescriptionUsing the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r\n\r\nSince our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.
Cost Project Control Specialist II
Pay Rate:
$51/hr (W2) Location : Hybrid; Houston, TX Schedule:
Full-time, standard business hours (Monday–Friday)
Position Overview
We’re seeking a Cost Project Control Specialist II to join a dynamic project execution team. This role supports the development, monitoring, and control of project budgets, costs, and forecasts. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to strengthen their knowledge of project cost control in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Budget Development & Management: Help transform project estimates into structured budgets and ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and resources.
Commitment Tracking: Monitor purchase orders, contracts, and commitments to ensure they remain within approved budgets.
Change Management: Assist in documenting scope changes, evaluating cost impacts, and updating budgets/forecasts as needed.
Forecasting & EAC (Estimate at Completion): Contribute to cost forecasts, analyze expenditures, and support variance reporting.
Reporting & Analysis: Prepare cost reports and dashboards, track trends, and identify risks or opportunities.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to maintain accurate cost data.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field.
2–5 years of experience in cost control, project management, or a related function.
Strong Excel skills; ability to analyze and interpret financial/project data.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
:
Familiarity with cost management tools (Primavera, Procore, etc.).
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly.
Work Environment
Primarily office-based (hybrid eligible).
Occasional travel to project sites (approx. 5–10%).
Stable full-time role with opportunities to grow in project cost management.
For immediate review, please send a copy of your resume to Ken Markiewicz at kmarkiewicz@xfiregroup.com
Company DescriptionUsing the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.
Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.Company DescriptionUsing the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r\n\r\nSince our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.