Cost Controller

Cost Controller

Join our award‑winning, woman‑owned technology integrator leading the charge in the data center revolution. E2 Optics powers the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and tomorrow’s innovations.

At E2 Optics you will work with cutting‑edge systems in some of the most advanced environments in the world. We invest in your growth through hands‑on experience, industry certifications, and leadership opportunities that put you in charge of teams and outcomes. Collaboration is in our DNA – we believe in lifting each other up, mentoring with purpose, and celebrating every win.

• Follow safety policies and procedures and promote a family‑centric culture.
• Support the 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 ad‑hoc project status reports (cost, schedule cartilage, 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 P6 Scheduler 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.
• 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 by E2 Optics.
• Additional responsibilities:
  As identified and assigned.

• BA/BS in construction management, finance, engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in construction and project planning for multi‑project construction programs.
• Experience in construction specifications, construction drawings and other project documentation including RFIs, submittals, payment applications and change orders.
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with cost control tooling (such as eBuilder, Procore, or others).
• Experience communicating financial status and schedule details from multiple construction sites to project managers.
• Decision making and judgment: the position involves projects and/or assignments requiring considerable authority regarding procedures, plans and schedules.
• 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 teamwork and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlookumul, Word, Excel, Visio; Primavera P6 preferred).

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