Travel Assistant Project Manager, Cost Control Mission Critical

Summary
The Travel Assistant Project Manager Cost Control is responsible for planning monitoring and controlling project costs to ensure construction projects are delivered within approved budgets. The role involves cost forecasting budget control financial reporting and coordination with project commercial and procurement teams to identify risks and improve cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

Duties

• Champions The Layton Way by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams external teams and customers.
• Ensures that Constructing with Integrity is delivered by working with honesty unity safety and quality of work.
• Develop and maintain the project budget cost breakdown structure (CBS) and cost control procedures.
• Monitor actual project costs against budgets and identify variances.
• Determine whether entitlement exists for a change.
• Prepare periodic cost reports cash flow forecasts and earned value analyses.
• Review and validate subcontractor payment applications and progress claims.
• Coordinate with planning/scheduling teams to align cost data with project schedules.
• Track commitments expenditures and variations/change orders.
• Analyze cost trends and recommend corrective actions to prevent cost overruns.
• Support contract administration including claims analysis and change management.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure accurate cost records and documentation for audits and project close-out.
• Provide cost advice to project management and senior leadership.
• Assist in the preparation of final accounts and project financial closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cost control or project controls within the construction industry.
• Proven experience in managing costs for large-scale construction projects (residential commercial industrial or infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of construction contracts (FIDIC or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of all construction documents and how they interface.

• Strong knowledge of cost control principles budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Proficiency in cost control and project management software (e.g. Primavera P6 MS Project ERP systems).
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and reporting abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge and use of CMiC preferred.

Benefits -Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Life & AD&D Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Short-term Disability Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Home & Auto Insurance Family Support Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation Paid time off Time Away Benefits Paid Holidays Group Legal Employee Stock Purchase Plan Identity Theft Protection Group Legal Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement - Layton Construction isan equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.