Cost Controller

• This position performs Cost Controls activities relating to Budget, Actual Cost, Commitments, Forecasting ETC/EAC, and Budget Changes.
• Manage and ensure accuracy of package and project level budgets and contingency, and any changes related to both.
• Manage and ensure accuracy of package and project level actual costs and accruals monthly.
• Manage and ensure accuracy of package and project level Forecasts monthly.
• Manage and analyze cost data to identify trends and potential impacts.
• Measure and analyze package progress and forecast in conjunction with the Scheduling team including Time-phasing budgets and forecasts.
• Support the Change Management process by collecting cost impacts for potential changes.
• Support the Change Management process by working with Estimating to ensure all cost impacts are captured.
• Support the package by identifying cost-saving opportunities and mitigating financial risks in coordination with the risk management team.
• Reviews contractor invoices for contract compliance with financial clauses including expenses and rates.
• Support the Commercial Mgr./Contract Admins with impacts of changes to contracts and purchase orders, invoice reviews, and accruals validation.
• Support the monthly reporting process by leading Cost Reporting at the Package-level including developing and presenting variance analysis.
• Maintains the cost control system and follows cost management procedures.
• Performs cost control activities within the Project Management Information System (PMIS) Control Module.
• Coordinates with the Commercial team to maintain alignment between the PMIS Cost Controls and Contracts modules.
• The role supports the Program Budget Manager, Commercial Managers, Contract Admins, Project Managers, Project Directors, and Amtrak Finance in collecting and reporting on budgets, commitments, accruals, actuals, and forecast costs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or relevant discipline, or, equivalent combination of post – secondary education and training
• 10 Minimum Years of Experience required
• Financial acumen
• Project cost management expertise
• Attention to detail, good communication skills, and good problem-solving skills.
• Expert with MS Excel
• Experience with project management software or cost control systems

Full time position

Minimum 3 days in person per week at Integrated Program office in Baltimore, MD

Salary range: $118,736 to $140,000 YR