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Cost Control SpecialistDPR Construction • Houston, TX, United States
Cost Control Specialist

Cost Control Specialist

DPR Construction • Houston, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Cost Control Specialist

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced Cost Control Specialist to support financial planning and cost management for modular assembly operations at the Houston Prefabrication Assembly Facility (PAF). This role ensures accurate tracking of budgets, forecasts, and expenditures, while identifying cost-saving opportunities and maintaining compliance with DPR's financial standards. The position collaborates with procurement, logistics, and manufacturing teams to optimize cost efficiency across all phases of assembly. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

  • Prepare and maintain project budgets for assembly operations.
  • Monitor actual costs against forecasts and report variances.
  • Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs for modular assembly lines.
  • Generate Monthly Status Reports (MSRs) for internal stakeholders' reviews.
  • Support financial forecasting for multi-phase assembly projects.
  • Collaborate with preconstruction teams to validate cost estimates.
  • Ensure adherence to DPR's cost coding standards and audit requirements.
  • Maintain accurate records in CMiC.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities in procurement and logistics.
  • Recommend process improvements to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and effective communication.
  • Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple budgets in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to accuracy and compliance.
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
  • Familiarity with prefabrication workflows and modular assembly.
  • Proficiency in cost management systems (e.g., CMiC), Excel, and ERP tools.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 35 years in cost control or financial analysis within construction or manufacturing environments.

Physical Requirements

  • Work onsite at the Houston Prefabrication Assembly Facility.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity togetherby harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

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