Project Cost Manager

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Hiring Remotely in US
Remote
Mid level
Hardware • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manages financial controls for construction projects by monitoring budgets, expenditures, forecasts, commitments, change orders, invoices, and risks. Reviews contractor cost reports, reconciles actuals against GMPs and approved budgets, supports contract administration and pay applications, and prepares cost and progress reporting. Coordinates change control, accruals, forecasting, and financial reviews while maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation and partnering with construction, project management, finance, and external teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location: Remote

Construction: DEPCON

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Cost Manager to support the financial performance of current and future construction projects. This role will partner closely with Construction and Project Management teams to provide visibility into project costs, budget performance, forecasting, change management, and financial risk.

This is a full-time position with hours dictated by business needs. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What will you do?

  • Partner closely with Construction Managers and Project Management teams to maintain a clear understanding of project costs, financial exposure, and potential risks.

  • Monitor and communicate project budget status, actual expenditures, forecasted costs, scope changes, and overall financial performance.

  • Identify cost risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to support proactive financial decision-making.

  • Maintain strong cost controls across labor, expenses, subcontractor costs, and other project expenditures.

  • Review general contractor cost reports and validate the accuracy and completeness of project financial information.

  • Reconcile general contractor actual costs against the GMP, Schedule of Values, approved budgets, and project commitments.

  • Manage and support contract administration activities, including retention, terms and conditions, insurance requirements, allowances, contingency, and incentives.

  • Track key project financial and contractual documentation, including change orders, invoices, payments, lien releases, and supporting records.

  • Coordinate and participate in change control, cost review, and project financial meetings.

  • Support the preparation and administration of monthly pay applications.

  • Develop and maintain internal project cost reporting packages that provide clear visibility into financial performance and project status.

  • Prepare project progress and cost reports for internal stakeholders and leadership.

  • Monitor project costs and expenditures and assist with quarterly and fiscal year-end analysis, forecasting, accruals, and project-status confirmation.

  • Support change management processes by tracking cost impacts, approvals, commitments, and forecast adjustments.

  • Monitor project performance against approved budget and forecast and escalate material variances or emerging risks.

  • Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure project cost information is complete, current, and audit-ready.

  • Support the broader Construction team with cost analysis, reporting, forecasting, and financial planning as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

  • Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in project cost management, project controls, construction finance, or a related discipline.

  • Experience with forecasting, cost reporting, change management, accruals, and earned value.

  • Strong understanding of construction cost control principles and project financial management.

  • Experience reviewing project budgets, cost reports, commitments, invoices, change orders, and forecasts.

  • Understanding of GMP structures and Schedules of Values preferred.

  • Experience supporting contract administration and change-control processes.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills.

  • Ability to identify cost trends, variances, and risks and communicate findings clearly to project stakeholders.

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple projects and competing priorities.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner across Construction, Project Management, Finance, and external project teams.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

  • Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project-management/project-controls tools preferred.

  • Construction, real estate development, mission-critical, or data center experience preferred.

  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication and accountability across project teams.

  • Travel up to 30% based on business and project needs.

How we support you

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.

  • Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.

  • Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.

  • Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.

  • Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.

  • Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

  • Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.

  • Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

Come build with us

At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission-critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world.

Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, construction, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.

What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem-solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.

Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in project cost management, project controls, construction finance, or a related discipline
  • Experience with forecasting, cost reporting, change management, accruals, and earned value
  • Strong understanding of construction cost control principles and project financial management
  • Experience reviewing project budgets, cost reports, commitments, invoices, change orders, and forecasts
  • Understanding of GMP structures and Schedules of Values
  • Experience supporting contract administration and change-control processes
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills
  • Ability to identify cost trends, variances, and risks and communicate findings clearly to project stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with cross-functional and external project teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project-management or project-controls tools
  • Construction, real estate development, mission-critical, or data center experience
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining communication and accountability
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% based on business and project needs
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The Company
630 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Integra is a vertically integrated provider of mission-critical data center construction and turnkey solutions. The company designs, manufactures, procures, commissions, and supports data-center infrastructure, including modular electrical and MEP systems. Founded around a mission to modularize data-center delivery, Integra combines engineering, manufacturing, construction management, and warranty services to help clients deploy reliable, scalable infrastructure for the rapidly changing digital world.

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