Project Cost Controller I

Project Cost Controller I Location :

Royal Oak, MI Contract:

12 months

Schedule:

40

Hours Pay:

$27-$29/hour, DOE The Planet Group is looking for a Project Cost Controller I to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 12-month contract, working an onsite schedule from Royal Oak, MI. Project Cost Controller I |

Qualifications:

A Project Cost Controller I will generally have some level of higher education and/or relatable work experience dealing with project cost control and monitoring. Higher educational degrees in construction/project management or engineering are desirable, but degrees in business, accounting, or finance are also suitable. Relatable work experience would include any verifiable positions held where project cost control activities were being performed and the candidate can demonstrate the application of project management concepts. Certifications from PMI or AACE will set candidates apart from others. A Project Cost Controller I is expected to be well organized, detail oriented, and have demonstrable proficiencies in basic computing skills. People who are interested in this position must have an above average understanding in the use of Excel spreadsheets and at least a basic understanding of construction projects, contracting, and accounting principles. This position also requires someone who can take direction, prioritize tasks, and complete work in a punctual manner. Communication skills are important, both written and verbal. Project Cost Controller I |

Responsibilities:

A project cost controller's main duty is to track and control the costs associated with one or more of their employer's projects. As a Project Cost Controller I, typical responsibilities include invoice review and tracking, contractor T&M ticket review and tracking, administering project change control documentation, data entry for miscellaneous reporting activities, and any other task related to the support of project cost control. This position commonly serves as a support role to the primary project cost controller but may sometimes operate alone with management oversight.