Cost Control Manager

K&A Engineering Consulting – is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cost Control Manager to join our team at K&A Engineering in White Plains, New York. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations:

• Verifies program cost table is set up with codes for all assets for all tasks
• Verifies that preliminary funding request reflects plans to generate initial estimate and schedule
• Assist with planning activities for developing all Phase 0 and Phase 1 instruments ahead of CEAR submission
• Checks accrual status, submit accruals, re-accrue or clear with invoices as applicable, report as completed
• Verifies P6 schedule is accurate, and any new estimates submitted have been reflected in schedule
• Identifies key activities and procurement on schedule, verify P6 budgets are accurately represented
• Identifies persistently lagging activities and ensure appropriate durations are being carried out
• Attends all scheduling meetings to identify any risks to current and outer year budget as a result of schedule updates
• Advises on steps to obtain CEAR authorization ahead of cash runway
• Participates in Project Health Meeting to review authorization status, budget status, commitments, agree to changes in strategy or actions
• Verifies that the most up to date P6 cost loaded schedules have been verified by Project Engineers and pushed to UOPP
• Scrutinizes long-range plans against progress and add duration where justified
• Updates DOB cash flow projections based on P6 schedules

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Project Controlling and 6 years of experience in Construction Project Scheduling preferred.
• Proven track record of managing project controls for large-scale utility projects.
• Experience with Power Generation, Transmission Line, and substation-related projects.
• Must be able to independently generate reporting and conduct analysis.
• Must have experience using Scheduling Tools and Software
• Required experience in SAP, SharePoint, SQL, Excel, PowerBI, and Maximo
• Proficient in project management and schedule analysis
• Excellent communication skills and computer skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated strong leadership potential and accountability.
• This is a hybrid role, must be able to travel to the White Plains, New York office weekly.

Pay Range $60.00-$68.00/hour

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.
Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.
Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)