Cost Controller

Company: Aerotek
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Looking for a Cost Controller with 3-5 years of experience in Lake Forest, CA. *Please note: This is a traveling position. Must be available to travel on short notice across Central/Southern California for extended periods of time*Description: Duties and Responsibilities:Break down project estimate & allocate budgets to a company standard code of accountsSet up tracking systems from templates in ExcelTrack and Analyze project cost & progress in Excel and web-based software (EcoSys), daily and weeklyCost and progress reports sent out weeklyCreate RFI's and maintain change order logsCreate RFI/change order estimates with input from SuperintendentCompile final Change Order packages for approved RFI'sAttend various meetings with customersSubcontract managementApprove AP vendor invoices in electronic system (pVault)Conduct project forecast meetingsInitiate and submit Customer billings for approvalWork with Scheduler to update project scheduleConduct weekly labor, equipment, and purchase order audits in Excel and company ERP (Viewpoint Vista) Oversee Timekeeper execution of dutiesAdditional responsibilities may apply on smaller projects where Timekeeper is not necessaryEnvironment: Territory: LA/OC/Riverside county -- goes up to SLO and out to Blythe; most of the work is in LA/Riverside/Ventura county Will be in the field the majority of the time 90+%; will only be in Lake Forest office between jobsHours: Variable working hours from 40 to 60 hours a week based on project schedule Work under permit conditions -- hours range Could be working 4/10, 5/10, 5/8, 6/10 6 AM - 4/5 PM Does have night work occasionally, but they will work swing shiftsSkills:Microsoft excel, Cost control, Construction, project estimation, budgeting, natural gas, pipeline construction, rfi, change order, subcontractor management, vendor invoices, forecasting, erp system, viewpoint, timekeeping, primavera p6Additional Skills & Qualifications:3-5 years' experience in Cost Control or equivalent role, preferably in construction. Strong organizational skillsHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to multi-task and prioritizeStrong verbal and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and web-based software applications This is a travelling position. Must be available to travel on short notice across Central/Southern California for extended periods of time. About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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