Cost Controller

4 weeks ago


Albany, New York, United States E2 Optics Full time
E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize operational costs. We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems. Our experience spans Enterprise and Government clients within the Energy, Finance, Health Care, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Media & Communications, and Transportation industries. Our Core Values, which are built around Safety, guide our business, employees, and relationships with customers and partners. We embrace these values to be a better business and better people, while having fun in the process. As a result, we've set a new standard, and our clients have made E2 Optics one of America's largest and fastest-growing companies.

The Cost Controller will work closely with our construction teams and internal departments, including Project
Management, Procurement, Scheduling and Finance to support all aspects of project cost management and
financial forecasting for E2's Data Center Team. The individual plans, tracks and reports actual costing in
accordance to forecasted liabilities to support Project Management and the client

Core Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Safety is our number one priority. Follow safe work practices in accordance to company and client worksite policies.
  • Promote company Core Values to foster and safe guard family-centric culture.
  • Support Project Manager who manages data center construction, miscellaneous technical construction projects and operations work.
  • Assist in managing project cost, including budget, forecast, commitments, accruals, Work-In-Place, milestones, WBS, progress, risks and KPIs.
  • Utilize and maintain historical cost databases (eBuilder or similar) through input of budgets, commitments, work in place, invoices and forecasts.
  • Provide weekly, monthly and adhoc project status reports(cost, schedule, risk and manpower report).
  • Conduct accrual analysis and coordinate with payment processing teams to track the status of vendor payments.
  • Review invoices for accuracy and trend analysis; monitor open POs, calculate expected cost impact and initiate action(s) to resolve.
  • Work with P6Scheduler and Project Manager for progress, warning signs, identify critical path and alignment between cost and schedule.
  • Manage the project change control process and maintain the baseline and current budget to reflect approved changes.
  • Provide coaching, development and guidance to team members, encouraging them to promote a Lean culture and to develop with emerging technologies.
  • Drive continuous improvement activities and support Lean initiatives across the site to align with deployed corporate strategic goals.
  • Travel: This position is generally expected to require minimal overnight travel (5%). The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required byE2.
  • Additional Responsibilities: As identified and assigned
Education:
  • BA/BS in construction management, finance, engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in construction and project planning for multi-project construction programs
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Decision Making and Judgment: The position involves projects and/or assignments requiring considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans and schedules. Must be proficient in problem solving and root cause analysis to determine best feasible solutions.
  • Knowledge of structured cabling industry including technology, quality and safety standards.
  • Ability to support the Project Manager and Sr. Project Manager in leading, developing and managing field employees.
  • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients and other departments
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, including excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be able to learn and support new and quickly evolving technologies.
  • Ability to research information and identify solutions regarding technical issues.
  • Good work habits under pressure, flexible during times of change.
  • Ability to work within deadlines while maintaining high work quality including ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
  • Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
  • Demonstrated team-work and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments.
  • Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio;PrimaveraP6 preferred)
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, bend, rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular basis daily. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. The employee may be required to work in tight, confided spaces. The employee must demonstrate regular and on-time attendance. There could be a requirement of occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

E2 Benefits include: Employee paid monthly medical premiums, matching 401k, paid holidays and 3 weeks paid time off.

DISCLAIMER: The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Actively recruits qualified women, minorities, disabled and veterans for all positions for which they are qualified.

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