Senior Manager, Cost Controls

Job Title:  Senior Manager, Cost Controls
Location: Pittsburgh PA 15222
Duration: 11+ months
Rate:  $70 – $80hr (exempt) (Also open to direct hire)
Per Diem: Preferred local search but strong candidates will be considered with per diem.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Cost Controls to support the financial management of a major power generation construction project.

This is a hands-on position combining project accounting, cost controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting large capital construction projects, preferably within the power generation, EPC, utility, or industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reports.

• Perform month-end accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, general ledger reconciliations, and financial close.

• Track actual expenditures, committed costs, purchase orders, and work-in-progress (WIP) against approved budgets.

• Monitor construction-in-progress (CIP) balances and ensure accurate capitalization of project costs.

• Analyze cost variances, identify financial risks, and prepare monthly reports for project leadership.

• Manage cost-to-complete forecasts, cash flow projections, and budget updates throughout construction and commissioning.

• Align Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to support accurate cost tracking and reporting.

• Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement, and project controls teams to evaluate the financial impact of schedule changes, change orders, and project risks.

• Develop and improve financial reporting processes, cost tracking systems, and internal controls.

• Support capital planning, funding requirements, and overall project financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in project accounting, cost controls, or financial management supporting large capital construction projects.

• Experience within EPC, power generation, energy, utility, or industrial construction strongly preferred.

• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close, accruals, journal entries, GL reconciliations, and CIP accounting.

• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, cost forecasting, committed costs, and variance analysis.

• Familiarity with WBS/CBS structures, cost-to-complete forecasting, and construction financial reporting.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, accounting, or project controls systems.

• Ability to work independently, establish effective processes, and collaborate with cross-functional project teams.

• Experience with DOE financing or federally funded capital projects is a plus.

Additional Information

This position offers the opportunity to take a lead role in the financial oversight of a major power generation construction project, working directly with project leadership to manage costs, improve financial visibility, and support successful project execution.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.