Manager, Cost Controls

Description

• Build and maintain detailed cash‑flow forecasts with contractors and managers.
• Provide real‑time cost and cash‑flow data for financing models.
• Lead monthly invoicing and budgeting processes.
• Reconcile forecasted cash flows against actuals each month.
• Monitor project budgets and track monthly construction progress.
• Analyze spend curves to identify schedule and performance trends.
• Manage subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, change orders, and cost‑impact assessments.
• Oversee monthly closing activities and prepare executive summaries for leadership.
• Collaborate with pre‑construction, project executives, and managers to align financial and operational goals.
• Develop financial assumptions when data is incomplete, leveraging cross‑functional input.
• Help refine processes and procedures in a growing organization.

Requirements

The role of Project Controls Senior Associate is a highly analytical, collaborative position that connects construction execution teams with finance stakeholders. The incumbent will manage project financials, forecast cash flows, reconcile actuals, and align field progress with financial performance. The ideal candidate blends traditional accounting expertise with construction cost‑management experience and builds strong relationships with subcontractors and internal teams to drive accurate forecasting and proactive decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of cost‑control, accounting, or financial‑management experience in construction.
• Proven success managing cost controls for large‑scale projects (preferred budgets > $500 M).
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving and detail‑orientation skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across construction, finance and executive teams.
• Experience with monthly closings, executive reporting and financial summaries.
• Familiarity with subcontractor agreements, change orders and cost‑impact assessments.
• Expert proficiency in Excel; preferred experience with Procore or similar software.

Benefits

The position is based in Denver, Colorado with a hybrid in‑office schedule and requires up to 10% travel for company gatherings or industry events. Compensation ranges from $140k to $160k, with bonus eligibility.

At Rowan we foster a distributed, collaborative culture. Our hybrid work environment is supported by teamwork, technology, and regular in‑office gatherings, with offices in Denver and Seattle and talent spread across the United States.

• Hybrid working environment.
• Team‑building and educational opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) company contribution.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Competitive salary with bonus potential.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance