Project Cost Controller

Job Description
Why join us?
We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Cost Controller to join our utilities team. We are looking for specific experience performing cost management services including invoice validation, cost forecasting and reporting and change management. This is a fulltime internal position with AtkinsRéalis offering robust benefits. We seek career minded individuals who are looking for long term tenure and an opportunity to grow with us! This position requires the ability to periodically travel to Naperville, IL.
About Us:
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?

• Utilizes background in construction, engineering or design to integrate well into complex and large client organization with ease. Comfortable with changing dynamics and balancing new client initiatives.
• Comfortable utilizing a variety of technology tools to create reporting, dashboards and analyze data for process improvements. Works with different enterprise software solutions to extract data and contribute to program reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effect change and drive improvements client-side. Ability to present and pitch ideas to senior leadership.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, reconciling and maintaining valuable project control databases and reports for projects.
• Manage and ensure the reconciliation of program controls data with financial and performance systems, coordinating with Project Managers.
• Managing large data sets and manipulating them using excel formulas and pivot tables to glean insights.
• Verify the accuracy of all cost information including confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to the project budget.
• Produce required accounting and Project Cost reports including analysis on deviations, under-runs and over-runs.
• Prepare forecasts and cost trend reports.
• Review and evaluate trends and their impact on Project Costs.
• Monitor Project Costs and commitment to budget and forecast.
• Maintaining change control and the change order register.
• Prepare month end accruals and work with the central accounting team to ensure all costs are accounted for during month close cycles.
• Supports the Project Manager in monitoring and addressing project billing issues and anomalies, both internal and external.
• Reviews invoices received from Contractors before passing to manager.
• Follows up with Contractors, when necessary, regarding questions or clarifications to their invoice.
• Assists the Client Project Manager in tracking and updating the project budget.
• Provides updates to AtkinsRealis management and maintains integration between service sectors and AtkinsRealis disciplines.
• Implements project review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with AtkinsRealis methodology to ensure profitable and successful execution of engagements as measured by regional goals and customer satisfaction.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Accounting, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus five years relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project cost management.
• Experience working with utilities projects is a plus but not required.
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must have excellent Excel skills and command of pivot tables, Vlookups, Xlookups, data filtering and other formulas for management of large data sets.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of Project Management, Building Design & Construction, Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, Building Cost Modeling, Cost Management, Accounting Accruals and Risk Analysis.
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) [certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Accreditation Centre (GAC)] and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) [certified by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI), an independent administrative body of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)] highly desirable but not required.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Group Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
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