Program Controls Manager
Cornerstone Concilium, Inc.
budget management
cost forecasting
cost control
data analysis
invoice review
team oversight
Manages and oversees the overall program budgets, actual costs, forecasts, and cost contingency.Collects and reports out on budgets, Commitments, actuals, incurred, contingency, and forecast costs.Works with project management to complete projects within the allocated budget. Identifies cost-saving opportunities and mitigating financial risks in coordination with the risk management team.Maintains the cost control system and following cost management procedures.Analyzes cost data to identify trends and discrepancies.Collects cost impacts for potential changes and implementing changes upon approval.Reviews contractor invoices for compliance with contract from a financial perspective.Overseas the cost management team to ensure alignment and support is being provided across the program appropriately and effectively.Develops, maintains, and improves cost management processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates. Works closely with Amtrak Finance
excel
project management
transit
financial acumen
15 years
bachelor's
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or relevant discipline, or, equivalent combination of post – secondary education and training
- Expert with MS Excel and experience with project management software or cost control systems.
- Transit experience required
- Financial acumen, project cost management expertise, attention to detail, good communication skills, good problem-solving skills.
- 15 Minimum Years of Experience required.
Salary Range: $94,625- $160,137 YR
Training + Development16‑week program
Training Initiative
Run by the Cornerstone Institute, this training program offers full placement for disadvantaged and veteran students in architecture and construction technology.
Multimillion dollars
Revenue Range
The company generates revenue in the multimillion‑dollar range through infrastructure projects and client engagements.
San Francisco Intl Airport
Major Project
Notable for completing a major master plan at San Francisco International Airport, showcasing their expertise in large‑scale infrastructure.
Army National Guard support
Military Collaboration
Provided significant support for the Washington D.C. Army National Guard, demonstrating versatility in client partnerships.
- Privately held and based in San Francisco (with offices in Washington D.C.), the company manages multimillion‑dollar capital projects nationwide.
- Typical engagements include planning, design oversight, construction management, value engineering, cost estimating and project close‑out.
- Specializes in infrastructure across sectors such as airports, transit and roadways, utilities, water/wastewater, storm drainage and sanitary systems.
- Delivers community and municipal facilities projects—especially in education, healthcare, housing and professional training centers.
- Combines engineering, construction program management and IT consulting to support smart‑building and complex intelligent system integration.
