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Project Cost Manager jobs are open across construction, engineering, oil and gas, and infrastructure, from junior estimator to senior and director level, with specializations in earned value management, change order control, and capital project forecasting. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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I2X Technologies is seeking a Project Cost Accountant to support ongoing activities at our corporate office in Littleton, CO. This position will be onsite for 60 days, and hybrid thereafter. Target Start date mid-late March.
- Manage project-level accounting for government contracts in accordance with FAR, CAS, and company policies.
- Track, reconcile, and report project costs, including labor, materials, subcontractors, and indirect expenses.
- Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy, funding availability and contract compliance.
- Ensure purchases align with contract terms, approved budgets, forecasts and cost variance analysis.
- Coordinate with Program Managers on project budgets, forecasts, and cost variance analysis.
- Monitor contract funding, burn rates, and ceilings, alert leadership to potential overruns.
- Prepare and support monthly project billings (cost-plus, T&M, or fixed-price as applicable).
- Assist with incurred cost submissions, audits, and government inquiries (e.g., DCAA)
- Reconcile project accounting data with the general ledger.
- Maintain documentation to support audit readiness and internal controls
- Collaborate with contracts, business unit and finance teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting
- 5+ Years of accounting experience with purchasing, procurement, or PO processing.
- Significant hands-on experience with purchasing, procurement, or PO processing.
- Working knowledge of FAR and cost allowability principles.
- Experience with project accounting and job costing.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and Excel.
- Strong Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience supporting audits (DCAA or similar) preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with program, contracts, and businiess unit teams.
- Government contractor ERP experience preferred.
Essential Requirements:
US Citizenship is required.
In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.
I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.
I2X Technologies is seeking a Project Cost Accountant to support ongoing activities at our corporate office in Littleton, CO. This position will be onsite for 60 days, and hybrid thereafter. Target Start date mid-late March.
- Manage project-level accounting for government contracts in accordance with FAR, CAS, and company policies.
- Track, reconcile, and report project costs, including labor, materials, subcontractors, and indirect expenses.
- Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy, funding availability and contract compliance.
- Ensure purchases align with contract terms, approved budgets, forecasts and cost variance analysis.
- Coordinate with Program Managers on project budgets, forecasts, and cost variance analysis.
- Monitor contract funding, burn rates, and ceilings, alert leadership to potential overruns.
- Prepare and support monthly project billings (cost-plus, T&M, or fixed-price as applicable).
- Assist with incurred cost submissions, audits, and government inquiries (e.g., DCAA)
- Reconcile project accounting data with the general ledger.
- Maintain documentation to support audit readiness and internal controls
- Collaborate with contracts, business unit and finance teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting
- 5+ Years of accounting experience with purchasing, procurement, or PO processing.
- Significant hands-on experience with purchasing, procurement, or PO processing.
- Working knowledge of FAR and cost allowability principles.
- Experience with project accounting and job costing.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and Excel.
- Strong Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience supporting audits (DCAA or similar) preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with program, contracts, and businiess unit teams.
- Government contractor ERP experience preferred.
Essential Requirements:
US Citizenship is required.
In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.
I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project cost manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, accounting, or a related field
- Proficiency in cost control software such as Primavera P6, SAP, or Oracle
- Experience with earned value management and cost performance reporting
- Familiarity with change order management and contract cost compliance
- PMI or AACE certification such as CCP, CEP, or PMP preferred
- Strong skills in cost forecasting, budget variance analysis, and financial reporting
Tips for Your Project Cost Manager Job Search
Quantify cost savings on your resume
Hiring managers for project cost manager roles want to see numbers, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed project budgets' with the actual variance percentages you controlled or the dollar figures you brought in under budget across capital projects.
List your EVM and software proficiencies clearly
Earned value management, cost-loaded schedules, and tools like Primavera P6, SAP, and Oracle are screened by ATS systems before a human reads your resume. Put them in a dedicated skills section, not buried inside job descriptions.
Filter openings by project type and sector
Cost manager roles in oil and gas, federal construction, and commercial real estate require different compliance knowledge and contract types. Target openings that match the sector you have direct experience in so your resume reads as an exact fit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project cost manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a change order scenario for interviews
Most project cost manager interviews include a scenario question about handling scope changes, budget overruns, or disputed change orders. Prepare a specific example from your experience that walks through how you identified the cost impact, documented it, and resolved it with stakeholders.
Negotiate using total project scope, not just title
When negotiating offers, anchor your ask to the total project value you will oversee, not just your years of experience. Cost managers on multi-hundred-million-dollar programs command different rates than those on smaller commercial builds, and framing it that way gives you concrete ground to stand on.
Project Cost Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project cost managers?
The companies hiring the most project cost managers right now include Loenbro, Primoris Services Corporation, and MGAC, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is highest on large-scale infrastructure, energy, and federal construction programs.
How many project cost manager jobs are remote?
About 42% of project cost manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote work most common in roles focused on cost reporting, financial analysis, and systems-based cost control rather than field-facing or owner-representative positions that require on-site presence during active construction phases.
How do you become a project cost manager?
Start with a degree in construction management, engineering, accounting, or finance, then build hands-on experience in cost control, estimating, or project controls on capital projects. Earning an AACE certification such as the Cost Engineering Professional or a PMP credential strengthens your candidacy. Most project cost managers move up from cost engineer, estimator, or project controls analyst roles over several years of progressively larger project exposure.
Can you get a project cost manager job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level project cost manager or project controls analyst roles are a realistic starting point if you have a relevant degree and foundational skills in cost tracking or scheduling software. Internships on capital projects, experience with spreadsheet-based cost models, and coursework in construction finance or cost engineering all help you compete for junior roles before stepping into a full cost manager position.
What does the project cost manager interview process look like?
Interviews typically move through a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your project controls experience, and at least one technical round where you walk through how you handled budget variances, change orders, or cost forecasting on a real project. Panel interviews are common on larger programs and often include a project director or finance lead alongside the hiring manager.
Where can I find and apply to project cost manager jobs?
You can find and apply to project cost manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your sector experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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