Senior Cost Controller - Project Controls

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.

As a Senior Cost Controller, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

The Senior Cost Controller oversees and optimizes the workforce to ensure on-time delivery, efficient resource utilization, and high service levels for budget setup, Cost Control, Cost reporting, and Change Management.

The Senior Cost Controller will coordinate the Project Team in the activities of Budget Management, Cost Control, Forecasting, and Change Management, as well as other cost control-related activities on one or more design and construction projects.

The Senior Cost Controller is intended to perform the activities assigned in autonomy but in continuous coordination with the Project Team, and may need to coordinate a team of PCA and Jr PCA in performing the activities, depending on the size and complexity of the project.

In addition, you will:

• Drive the development and maintenance of Project Budget, from the inception of the Project throughout the end, including all changes due to Contract Change Orders or Scope-related Budget Transfer
  Prepare, maintain, update daily/weekly/monthly, and review the Cost Control System
  Prepare, maintain, update, and review the Progress Measurement, Monitoring and Reporting System
• Drive the daily/weekly/monthly update of the ETC and EAC and all time and cost control related tools (Procurement Plan, Staffing Plan, GR Plan), utilizing information provided by the Project Team
• Drive the development, update, and timely maintenance of the Cost Control System utilizing information provided by the Project Team
• Analyze, evaluate the forecast, and its comparison with the Current Budget; analyze and report variances
• Analyze and evaluate the performance of subcontractors in case of Time and Materials Cost Plus Agreement and self-performing resources (If applicable)
• Analyze and approval/revise/reject of the Subcontractors' pay apps and Suppliers' invoices
• Analyze, evaluate, and assess any design-related or field-related change order request from Subcontractors, and/or to Client
• Report Forecast vs Budget status to all levels of the project team and company management and to the client
• Coordinate the Owner Billing timely preparation and issuance
• Attend OAC review meetings at project locations (Available to travel within the USA)
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

About You:

• 10-15 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• No professional license is required, but a certification from PMI or AACE is a plus
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Hands-On experience in using a Project Management System (i.e., Procore, Unifier)
• Knowledge of Accounting Systems (Oracle Fusion, Vista, SAP)
• Knowledge of Scheduling Software (Primavera P6 EPPM or Oracle Primavera Cloud; ASSTA, Microsoft Project) is a plus
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Risk Analysis techniques
• Ability to travel and/or relocate within the United States
• Experience in large industrial construction projects, preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Time management skills with the ability to meet reporting deadlines
• Proactive and organized approach to tasks
• Professional attitude with a high level of integrity
• Ability to handle confidential financial information
• Standard working hours with potential peak workload during month-end reporting
• Ability to analyze contractors' schedule(s) during both the development phase (baselines) and during active construction to determine need for supervision, equipment, site facilities
• Advanced knowledge of Change Management
• Experience in Scheduling is a plus

Hard work pays off. See what you'll get for your effort:

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental,and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time

Additional details:

• Job site-based with frequent visits to the Construction Field; might be office-based for short time periods
• When visiting job sites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let's talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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