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Project Cost Controller II
Contract Duration:
Contract through 10/30/2026 (High potential for extension)
Location:
Remote
Job Summary:
CMS Energy is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized
Project Cost Controller II
to join our team. This role will be responsible for tracking, forecasting, and managing costs associated with large-scale construction projects or a portfolio of projects, ensuring financial controls align with contractual obligations and organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities: Develop monthly, annual, and project lifetime cost forecasts to support project budgeting and financial planning. Manage contractor project controls deliverables, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company standards. Assemble and deliver comprehensive project financial status reports to project management and upper leadership. Administer and oversee project change control processes to maintain budgetary accuracy and control. Communicate effectively with project teams and upper management regarding project financial performance and risks. Interpret and apply knowledge of engineering and construction contracts to enforce project controls compliance. Collaborate with project schedulers to understand and interpret project schedules to support accurate cost forecasting. Utilize Excel and other basic computing tools proficiently to analyze and report project financial data. Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable but not mandatory. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Minimum of 3+ years of experience in project cost control, preferably within large-scale construction projects or managing a portfolio of projects. Proven experience in cost forecasting, budget management, and cost control activities on complex projects. Strong organizational skills with an acute attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with various stakeholders. Ability to interpret and understand project schedules for cost forecasting purposes. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other basic computing tools. Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus. Relevant certifications such as PMI (Project Management Institute) or AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) are highly desirable.
Contract Duration:
Contract through 10/30/2026 (High potential for extension)
Location:
Remote
Job Summary:
CMS Energy is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized
Project Cost Controller II
to join our team. This role will be responsible for tracking, forecasting, and managing costs associated with large-scale construction projects or a portfolio of projects, ensuring financial controls align with contractual obligations and organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities: Develop monthly, annual, and project lifetime cost forecasts to support project budgeting and financial planning. Manage contractor project controls deliverables, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company standards. Assemble and deliver comprehensive project financial status reports to project management and upper leadership. Administer and oversee project change control processes to maintain budgetary accuracy and control. Communicate effectively with project teams and upper management regarding project financial performance and risks. Interpret and apply knowledge of engineering and construction contracts to enforce project controls compliance. Collaborate with project schedulers to understand and interpret project schedules to support accurate cost forecasting. Utilize Excel and other basic computing tools proficiently to analyze and report project financial data. Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable but not mandatory. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Minimum of 3+ years of experience in project cost control, preferably within large-scale construction projects or managing a portfolio of projects. Proven experience in cost forecasting, budget management, and cost control activities on complex projects. Strong organizational skills with an acute attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with various stakeholders. Ability to interpret and understand project schedules for cost forecasting purposes. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other basic computing tools. Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus. Relevant certifications such as PMI (Project Management Institute) or AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) are highly desirable.