Budget-Cost Manager

Program Management & Control Services (PMCS) is a growing, multi-disciplinary firm providing specialized consulting services in public transportation projects, including construction engineering, program management, and project controls. We pride ourselves on a work environment that emphasizes:

• Supportive & collaborative team atmosphere
• Personalized attention
• Diverse workforce
• Challenging, quality-driven work assignments
• Professional growth opportunities
• High-priority, high-profile projects

The Budget-Cost Manager will work with a key client in the Chicago area as the lead for financial tracking, analysis, and reporting as well as managing supporting budget/cost staff. In this role, you’ll ensure the team complies with budget/cost policies and procedures to complete deliverables and manage team workload. As the technical lead for configuration of budget/cost systems, you will develop processes and reports to reflect strict adherence to funding source requirements, including training and quality control of all team members.

The Budget-Cost Manager is a full-time, hybrid role with several days per week spent in the client’s downtown Chicago office. Candidates must be self-driven and highly professional to ensure work is completed with excellence while maintaining a flexible schedule.

 What You’ll Do:

• Manage the Cost Engineering team, ensuring workload balance and timely submittal of deliverables
• Oversee adherence to budget and cost policies, providing feedback to ensure quality project controls meetings
• Coordinate with other functional teams to ensure seamless integration and communication across the program
• Streamline reporting efforts and recommend improvements to optimize budget/cost management systems
• Act as the primary liaison between the client and cost team, ensuring proper funding management and understanding of program requirements
• Develop training materials, mentor staff, and ensure continuous improvement and compliance with budget/cost analysis

The Ideal Candidate will Bring:

• 10 years of experience in budget/cost controls for large construction programs, preferably with infrastructure or transportation that is federally/state-funded
• Collaborates well within teams, understands team roles, and promotes effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Stays engaged in professional growth through resources like publications, associations, and conferences
• Actively listens to others, values different opinions, and applies lessons learned to improve future outcomes
• Meticulous attention to detail, effective decision-making skills, and strong organizational capabilities

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Cost Engineering, Finance, Accounting or other related field
• Expertise with Microsoft Access, Oracle ERP, Trimble (e-Builder) and Excel, including query building and coding
• Adapts to change, learns new skills, and successfully manages multiple tasks and priorities
• Communicates effectively, adjusting language and tone to the audience, and handles difficult conversations with ease

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to high-profile transportation projects that shape the Chicago area
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team with opportunities for professional growth and advancement and personalized experience
• Work alongside professionals with 20 years of experience
•  Work for a leading organization in the field, renowned for quality excellence, reliability and innovation