Job Description
Cost control manager W/M
Job Location City:  Saint Thomas
Country/Region:  Virgin Islands, U.S.
Contract Type:  Permanent Contract
Full/Part Time:  Full Time
Remote/Onsite:  Hybrid
Travel Requirements:  Occasional travel
Requisition ID:  1962
Information at a Glance

  

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The Cost Control Manager will ensure that the figures reported in the monthly cost control reports are accurate and reflect the actual status of the project, providing reliable information for use by project management. This position is based in St. Thomas, USVI.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Manage and oversee the overall operational financial and reporting aspects for various large infrastructure & commercial construction projects
  • Oversee project cost control procedures on a daily basis in compliance with US GAAP per IAC/IFRS accounting standards
  • Responsible to execute quarterly and Year End reporting to French HQ
  • Responsible to incur the cost of goods, rentals, labor, and sub-contractor for company jobs
  • Manage the follow-up of budgets and release it as per the progress of the works
  • Analyze and understand of any gap (improvement or discrepancy) between the budget and the costs

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Civil Engineering (or foreign equivalent)
  • At least 10 years of experience, working in the construction industry required
  • Must have experience working with IFRS accounting standards and SAP software (ECC & BW)
  • Ability to lead SAP ECC cost control training required
  • Demonstrable experience with cost control for construction projects required
  • Candidate must be able to adapt to a multi-cultural work environment
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel is a must
  • Effective problem solving and analytical skills
  • Flexible to work overtime and weekends, as needed

Americaribe LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer