Cost Manager

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk - America's Contractor - is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of "Top CM-at-Risk Contractors." For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, clickhere.

Additional benefits may be available for employees considered Travelers within our Mission Critical Group, including relocation support, monthly housing stipends, and monthly travel allowances.

The Role

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry.

The Cost Manager is an expert in cost tracking tasks associated with a large high-profile Data Center Projects.

The Cost Manager will be knowledgeable of general accounting and contract administration practices and will be responsible for the following:
• Maintain Change Event files in Suffolk's Project Management Software.
• Conducting forensic audits on Procore budget management system
• Solicit, receive, and audit Subcontractor change event pricing for compliance with Suffolk requirements.
• Receive and audit Subcontractor extra work orders for compliance with Suffolk requirements.
• With guidance from the Project Management Team, issue Subcontractor Change Orders and track to final completion.
• Assist Project Managers with preparation of Owner Change Orders.
• Assist Project Controller and Project Managers with cost studies and projections as requested for various supplies, utilities, and other expenses.
• Assist Project Managers in procurement of Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
• Work closely with Project Management team and Project Controller on all facets of project accounting and office administration issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar field preferred though not required.
• Three or more years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Procore and budget management
• Experience in forensic auditing of a project a plus
• Construction accounting experience a plus.
• Outstanding team player with good interpersonal skills.

Necessary Attributes:

• Candidate must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work and Professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Dedicated and hard working.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk