At Americaribe, we are more than builders – we are innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators, creating structures that stand the test of time while fostering a workplace where talent thrives. Building for Life means leveraging our culture of agility, expertise, and collaboration to deliver impactful projects – from offices and hotels to airports and hospitals – through technical innovation and forward-thinking solutions. As a subsidiary of Bouygues Bâtiment International, we draw on a global network across 20+ countries to empower our team with meaningful career opportunities, professional development, and hands-on experience, enabling our team to shape the future of the construction industry and the communities we serve.
We are excited to be recruiting for the Rebuild USVI – St. Thomas Educational Facilities Bundle 2 project, a transformative initiative modernizing five school campuses and one administration building across St. Thomas. Funded through FEMA and in partnership with the U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery, this project will create resilient, future-ready educational spaces – from innovative classrooms to gyms designed as hurricane shelters – giving our team the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the community.
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