Cost Controls Manager

Overview

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record , a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or related field required 10+ years construction engineering, project management or project controls experience required Experience with complex scheduling and cost control processes required Experience with reporting tools (Crystal, SSMS or PowerBI) a must. Experience with all a bonus. Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes required Knowledge of accounting principles, including those associated with construction accounting required Ability to identify cost reduction strategies in schedule, quantities and/or contract specifications that align with project budget and design specification requirements Ability to develop or refine a company-wide programs and clearly communicate expectations and business value to all levels of the business Ability to effectively work and communicate with all levels of the company Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel required Proven written and verbal communication skills Delegation and communication skills required Proven leadership skills

Responsibilities

High level of involvement in the operations of our cost control system and analysis of construction costs. Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and costs accruals. Accumulate all necessary data and prepare monthly pay estimates. Process and estimate change orders and Requests for Information as directed by Project Manager. Coordinate and schedule shop drawings and submittals. Maintain a complete and current record of submittals, approvals, and resubmittals, including a file of letters of transmittal and dates of each transaction. Process/manage material deliveries – ensure that materials received are properly inspected for quantity and quality and in compliance with Contract documents.

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