Cost Control Manager
Category
Project Controls - Cost
Work Location
US-MI-Detroit
ID
2026-2382
Overview
The Opportunity
As Control Manager, you will be responsible for managing project cost control activities to ensure accurate financial reporting, proactive cost management, and compliance with company cost control standards. This role partners closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Accounting, and executive leadership to support strong financial performance across assigned projects.
This position is ideal for a detaildriven professional who thrives in a fastpaced, projectbased environment and can translate complex cost data into clear, actionable insights.
Location
You will work at our enterprise headquarters in Detroit, MI.
Responsibilities
Your Key Responsibilities
Project Cost Management
Manage cost control activities on assigned projects, including budgets, forecasts, costtocomplete updates, and variance analysis.
Monitor project financial performance and identify cost risks, trends, and opportunities.
Maintain accurate cost reports, contingency logs, and change tracking documentation.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Partner with Project Managers, Estimators, and Accounting to establish and maintain accurate project budgets.
Regularly update forecasts to reflect current project conditions and approved changes.
Ensure alignment between revenue, costs, and contract requirements.
Reporting & Financial Analysis
Prepare and review detailed cost reports for project teams and leadership.
Perform variance analysis between actual, budgeted, and forecasted costs, providing clear explanations and recommendations.
Support leadership with timely and reliable cost intelligence.
Billing & Change Management
Support preparation and review of owner billings, subcontractor pay applications, and related financial documentation.
Track approved and pending change orders and ensure timely incorporation into cost systems.
Collaborate with Accounting during monthend close, audits, and reconciliations.
Team Leadership & Supervision
Supervise and support 1-3 Cost Control Analysts, providing daytoday guidance, workload prioritization, and technical oversight.
Review analysts' cost reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Coach and develop team members on cost control standards, procedures, and best practices.
Promote consistency, accountability, and quality across cost control deliverables.
Partner with Cost Control leadership on performance feedback, development planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Standards, Compliance & Team Support
Ensure compliance with corporate cost control guidelines, procedures, and reporting standards.
Identify opportunities to improve cost control processes and reporting accuracy.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Cost Control Analysts and Coordinators as needed.
Qualifications
To qualify for the role, you must have
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
7 years' experience in cost control, project accounting, or financial management in a projectbased environment.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with project teams and leadership.
Experience working with cost control systems and financial reporting tools.
Ideally, you'll also have
Proficiency with CMiC or comparable project cost systems.
Ability to build trust with project teams, executives, finance, and clients.
Strong process ownership mindset.
Ability to influence across functions and solve complex financial challenges.
High emotional intelligence with a collaborative leadership style.
Why Join Us
Play a critical role in driving project financial performance
Work closely with project and executive leadership
Opportunity to grow within an established Cost Control organization
Contribute to continuous improvement of enterprise cost management practices
Excited to make an impact? Apply now!
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EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V
Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, military or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, and termination.
EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V
Walbridge is an equal opportunity employer with a culture that promotes diversity in the workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, status as an individual with a disability, military, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning career development, recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment.
