We are looking for a dedicated Manager I, Project to join our team in Houston, Texas. This long-term contract position requires an individual who is highly skilled in cost control, project management, and budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in monitoring project costs, ensuring financial compliance, and collaborating with teams to achieve project goals. Responsibilities: • Develop and manage project budgets by transforming estimates into structured cost accounts and aligning them with project scope and schedules. • Monitor and track expenditures against commitments, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and identifying potential discrepancies. • Assist in managing change orders by evaluating cost impacts, updating forecasts, and ensuring proper documentation and approvals. • Prepare detailed cost reports and dashboards to provide stakeholders with accurate project financial insights. • Support forecasting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) calculations by analyzing current spending, historical data, and projected costs. • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure cost alignment with project objectives. • Contribute to audits and compliance checks related to cost management processes. • Analyze cost trends and recommend corrective actions to optimize project financial performance. • Maintain accurate documentation and tracking systems for budgets and expenditures. • Assist in tracking purchase orders and contracts to ensure commitments align with project requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, engineering, or a related field. • 2-5 years of experience in cost control, project management, or a similar role. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial monitoring tools. • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in cost tracking and reporting. • Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial compliance processes. • Familiarity with procurement and managing purchase orders. • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate financial insights clearly. • Experience in change management and documenting cost impacts.

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Houston, TX
onsite
Temporary
45.00 - 46.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dedicated Manager I, Project to join our team in Houston, Texas. This long-term contract position requires an individual who is highly skilled in cost control, project management, and budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in monitoring project costs, ensuring financial compliance, and collaborating with teams to achieve project goals. Responsibilities: • Develop and manage project budgets by transforming estimates into structured cost accounts and aligning them with project scope and schedules. • Monitor and track expenditures against commitments, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and identifying potential discrepancies. • Assist in managing change orders by evaluating cost impacts, updating forecasts, and ensuring proper documentation and approvals. • Prepare detailed cost reports and dashboards to provide stakeholders with accurate project financial insights. • Support forecasting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) calculations by analyzing current spending, historical data, and projected costs. • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure cost alignment with project objectives. • Contribute to audits and compliance checks related to cost management processes. • Analyze cost trends and recommend corrective actions to optimize project financial performance. • Maintain accurate documentation and tracking systems for budgets and expenditures. • Assist in tracking purchase orders and contracts to ensure commitments align with project requirements.
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