Project Controls Cost and Estimating Roles Job at AMTRAK (Philadelphia)

Project Controls Specialist IV

Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Controls Specialist IV to join our team ...

Location

United States , Houston

Salary:

Not provided

Bowman

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
equivalent experience considered
7+ years of experience in project controls, project accounting, cost engineering, or scheduling roles
Strong working knowledge of project control functions, cost management, and project accounting processes
Proficiency in ERP systems and tools such as MS Dynamics 365, MS Project, Primavera P6 Professional, and Power BI
Proven ability to manage the project management life cycle
Proficiency with project management tools (Primavera, SAP, Microsoft Project, and SharePoint)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with Omega 365 Pims preferred

Job Responsibility

Lead and mentor a team of Project Controls Specialists, Planner/Schedulers, and Document Controllers on assigned projects or programs
Promote consistent, open communication and strong collaboration among all project team members
Lead planning workshops and facilitate discussions to establish project activity scope, logical relationships, and schedule dependencies
Support project leadership in establishing performance objectives, estimating requirements, and baseline expectations for cost and schedule
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across project controls processes, tools, and reporting standards
Develop, implement, and maintain project controls processes, procedures, and documentation to support effective project execution
Consolidate and integrate cost and schedule data from multiple sources to align with the established Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Control Account framework
Support Project Managers with cost estimate development, including quantity take-offs, unit rate tables, and documentation/version control
Support Management of Change processes, ensuring cost and schedule baseline changes receive appropriate DOA approvals prior to execution
Review, validate, and incorporate contractor and supplier cost reports into overall cost positions and earned value assessments

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Fulltime

New

Senior Cost Engineer

The purpose of a Senior Cost Engineer is to review and validate project cost est...

Location

Malaysia , Kuala Lumpur

Salary:

Not provided

Airswift Sweden

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in cost engineering, project cost control, or a similar role
Experience in construction, engineering, oil & gas preferred
Mandarin speaker

Job Responsibility

Review and validate project cost estimation, budgeting, and financial planning processes
Collaborate and challenge project teams to provide costeffective estimates in accordance with schedule and execution plan
Verification, consolidation of accurate estimates, effective management, and reliable control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle
Developing and controlling cost estimates, analyzing cost variances, and ensuring that projects are completed within approved budgets
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support effective decisionmaking

Fulltime

Head Project Control

Head Project Control (AGM/DGM Level) for Tata Semiconductor Assembling & Testing...

Location

India , Jagiroad, Assam

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

March 20, 2026

Requirements

Post graduate or Masters’ degree in construction / project management + minimum 18+ years of experience in managing EPC projects specifically in the domain of project controls OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, and twenty two (22-25) years’ experience
PMP, PMI-SP, CCP, or CPE Certifications are desirable
6+ years of experience in a leadership role in project controls in large EPC organizations
Strong understanding of Primavera and with overall planning process and best practice on industrial or large projects
Must have exposure to resource levelling in Primavera
Proven experience of managing a team size of 25 or more professionals
Must possess excellent team building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
Positive attitude, Leadership ability and Stakeholder management skills
Proven experience on managing project controls on multi-billion-dollar project
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, power point and Outlook

Job Responsibility

As the Head of Project Controls, you are a strategic leader responsible for overseeing organization’s project control processes
Developing and implementing project control strategies, processes, and procedures and monitoring their effectiveness
Oversee managing project schedules, budgets, and cost management and identifying and mitigating project risks
Lead a team of project controls professionals and provide them with guidance, mentorship, and training
Build healthy working relationship with global project delivery offices spread across India
Provides pro-active cost, schedule, and risk management support to India Project Delivery organization to ascertain project health and driving successful on-time and within budget execution of projects, both, domestic and international projects
Technical leadership and continuous improvement of schedule, cost, risk, and change management functions

Fulltime

Project Manager - Civil Division

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a full time Project Manager for its Civil ...

Location

United States , Sharon Center

Salary:

Not provided

The Ruhlin Company

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or related field
Minimum five years supervisory experience in the construction industry
Extensive knowledge of construction methods, materials, costing, scheduling, and estimating
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
Previous experience directing craft labor in capacity of foreman and/or superintendent
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead people and get results through others
Ability to think ahead and plan over a one-to two-year time span
Problem analysis and problem resolution ability at both a strategic and functional level
Strong customer service orientation

Job Responsibility

Plan, organize, and control all resources (employees, equipment, materials, subs) for the successful execution of a project
Lead project teams in the construction of projects ensuring project quality, schedule, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction objectives are met
Serve as the primary point of contact for owners
Work with the Safety Director to ensure jobs have safe working conditions and that safe work practices are in place
Assigned projects perform better than established safety goals
Perform monthly project safety inspections
Monitor and ensure quality control
Review project proposals and plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project
Develop baseline project schedule with assistance from Superintendent and/or Scheduler
Maintain/update project schedule for duration of the project

What we offer

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
401k with match
bonus
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
long term disability
paid vacation and sick days

Fulltime

Cost Manager, Construction

As a Cost Manager at JLL, you will be responsible for delivering estimating and ...

Location

United States , Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX

Salary:

60000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

JLL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years as an Estimator, Cost Manager, or similar role
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution (preference towards Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management)
Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and planning concepts
Highly organized with strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients as well as external team members
Ability to generate AACE level 1-5 cost evaluations with capability of working conceptually and qualifying unknowns
Expertise in estimating software and benchmarking tools
Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and through ambiguity to create structure and consensus
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Job Responsibility

Delivering estimating and cost management services to various assigned clients across diverse industries
Preparing conceptual and detailed milestone cost estimates, feasibility studies, master planning, VE & design option reviews, budget reconciliations, Change Order evaluations, project accounting, and forecasting
Collaborating with stakeholders to establish and track project budgets
Maintaining project cost control reports and tracking actual costs against estimated budgets
Reviewing and assessing all scope of works for stakeholders to ensure appropriate descriptions and detail are given with no gaps in work and all costs accounted for
Executing complex projects through all stages while preparing detailed and accurate construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents
Understanding and relaying local market pricing for material, labor, and equipment
Providing value engineering services and design option reviews while preparing bid analysis and participating in reconciliations with contractors and subcontractors
Reviewing change orders and supporting change management
Identifying and analyzing potential risks that may impact project deliverables, timelines, or budgets while developing risk mitigation strategies

What we offer

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Fulltime

Project Manager - Building Division

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire a Project Manager for its Building Divisio...

Location

United States , Columbus

Salary:

Not provided

The Ruhlin Company

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field
Ten years project management, estimating and supervisory experience in industrial construction
Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling and estimating
Experience with estimating software
Previous experience directing craft labor in capacity of foremen and/or superintendent
Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
Ability to think ahead and plan over a one-to two-year time span
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
Strong customer orientation

Job Responsibility

Plan, organize and control all resources (employees, equipment, materials, subcontractors) for the successful execution of a project
Lead teams of employees in the construction of projects ensuring project quality, schedule, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction objectives are met
Work with the Safety Director to ensure jobs have safe working conditions and that safe work practices are in place
Monitor and ensure quality control
Review project proposal or plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources
Develop baseline project schedule
Review proposal specifications, drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Review design options and recommend best solution based upon cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
Determine critical path schedule and sequence of work
Investigate value engineering options

What we offer

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
401k match
Bonus
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability coverage
paid vacation and sick days

Fulltime

New

Project Leader

Undertake the organizing, coordinating and controlling of all stages of project ...

Location

Canada , Pickering

Salary:

75.00 - 82.00 CAD / Hour

Morson Talent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Requires a knowledge of project management principles, specifically the 5 primary project phases (Identification, Initiation, Definition, Execution, Closeout)
Requires a knowledge of economics and business principles to provide project cost estimates and forecasts
This level of knowledge is normally acquired by successful completion of a 4-year university degree in Engineering/Applied Science plus completion of post-secondary courses in project management and business economics as it relates to project and asset management or by having the equivalent level of education
Requires the following experience, knowledge and abilities: Project management, specifically, experience in developing project requirements and plans, preparing cost estimates, participating in request for proposal and contract bidding and award processes, managing projects in execution phase, and managing project closeout
Managing conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost and quality
Familiarity with equipment and processes in generating station or similar heavy industry
Solving problems and providing guidance
Knowledge of cost accounting and forecasting as it relates to project management
Knowledge of commercial contracting methods, contract management, construction methods, codes and standards, quality assurance and health and safety
Strong organizational skills

Job Responsibility

Undertake the organizing, coordinating and controlling of all stages of project management in accordance with Project Management governance for assigned projects or project packages in all project phases from initiation to closeout, as circumstances require
Utilize approved Project Management processes for phase-gating, integration, scope, schedule, cost, change control, estimating, communications and reporting, and risk
Perform project management activities throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects, ensuring all project objectives and commitments are controlled and delivered within targets of safety, quality, budget and schedule
Provide input into the preparation of project background information, contribute to scope and constructability reviews, assist in the preparation of Business Case Submissions to senior management, the Executive Office and the Board of Directors, for project approval and the release of funds
Prepare and coordinate the preparation of all information pertinent to an assigned project and alternatives to be considered for input into planning
Review, provide input into, and accept project charters for assigned projects
Initiate and coordinate scopes of work (WBS), estimates, schedules, risk management plans, project management plans, gate packages, and contract performance specifications
Develop structures for estimating and controlling project cost and schedule
Gather input from stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure project requirements are captured and detailed in the estimate and execution plans
Arrange for application to, and negotiate with internal and external agencies for all necessary approvals, licenses, permits or clearances required

Fulltime

Cost Controller

The prime focus of the role will be to participate in cost controlling activitie...

Location

Australia , Cooma

Salary:

Not provided

Clough

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering management (or equivalent)
Bachelor’s degree in commerce (or equivalent)
White Card
5 years of experience in a similar based role with experience in cost controlling and project estimating on major infrastructure projects, Preferably within a construction environment
Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works
Advance user of Microsoft Excel and STR Vision CPM
Demonstrated ability to develop sound working relationships with operations management in the delivery of value added management information
Excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills
A pro-active approach with the capability to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the progress, analysis and cost management of the project in compliance with the FGJV agreed budget and resources
Preparation and review of the executive budget twice a year or following a substantive change
Analysis of the variance between estimated and actual costs in regard to personnel, inventory and subcontractors on a monthly basis
Coordinate and work with the project management team to ensure the expenditures are kept within the project’s budget
Reporting to Finance Manager for ‘on purpose’ analysis and forecast
Monitoring of the monetary progress of the project
Ensure expenditures are captured and recorded properly
Conducting Gap Analysis of Cost Control Activities
Attends and audits the Project's construction site to ensure cost control procedures are applied
Preparing production statistics

Fulltime

Project Controls Cost and Estimating Roles

AMTRAK

Location:
United States , Philadelphia ▼
New York
Washington DC

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
December 18, 2025

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