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What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: As a Project Cost Engineer (Project Controls), you'll partner closely with Project Managers, Finance, Maintenance, Contractors, and Corporate Project Controls teams to improve project cost performance and predictability.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Develop, maintain, and analyze project budgets, forecasts, and funding reports throughout all phases of project execution.
Apply Grace Project Methodology (GPM) standards and project controls best practices to support successful project delivery.
Serve as a site subject matter expert on cost factors, contractor rates, taxation considerations, industry cost trends, and progress measurement methodologies.
Collaborate with Project Managers to validate project scope, review estimates, evaluate contractor proposals, and ensure comprehensive cost planning.
Lead the development and implementation of consistent Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) methodologies that integrate with SAP reporting and schedule management tools.
Support integrated cost and schedule management through alignment of project controls processes with Microsoft Project and Primavera schedules.
Provide detailed cost and schedule impact assessments to support project change management activities and governance requirements.
Facilitate collaboration between owner and contractor teams on project cost forecasting and performance analysis.
Partner with local and corporate Project Controls teams to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process through strategic cost analysis and long-range capital forecasting.
Coordinate with Finance and Maintenance teams to ensure proper capital allocation, project accounting, and work order settlement processes.
Drive consistency, transparency, and accountability across a portfolio of simultaneous capital projects.
Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Maryland. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $120,000.00
Maximum Salary: $140,000.00
Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field is required. Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, training, and relevant professional experience in cost and/or accounting will be considered.
Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Cost Engineer supporting capital projects within the refining, petrochemical, chemical, or related industrial sector.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience utilizing SAP for project cost management and reporting.
Cost portfolio management on projects of various sizes; typically, in the range of $250M - $20MM.
Sound knowledge, proven skills, and competencies in application of project cost control principles, methodologies and tools, supporting all phases of project execution, especially around Project Cost Control, Forecasting and Reporting, within a project-oriented Owner Organization. Must be able to deliver accurate cost information, reporting and guidance to management.
Ability to manage project costs using a capital stage gate methodology.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of an organization.
Understanding of Earned Value Methodologies.
Ability to manage a portfolio of many simultaneous projects.
Ability to challenge the status quo.
Cost management experience with multiple foreign exchanges.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: As a Project Cost Engineer (Project Controls), you'll partner closely with Project Managers, Finance, Maintenance, Contractors, and Corporate Project Controls teams to improve project cost performance and predictability.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Develop, maintain, and analyze project budgets, forecasts, and funding reports throughout all phases of project execution.
Apply Grace Project Methodology (GPM) standards and project controls best practices to support successful project delivery.
Serve as a site subject matter expert on cost factors, contractor rates, taxation considerations, industry cost trends, and progress measurement methodologies.
Collaborate with Project Managers to validate project scope, review estimates, evaluate contractor proposals, and ensure comprehensive cost planning.
Lead the development and implementation of consistent Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) methodologies that integrate with SAP reporting and schedule management tools.
Support integrated cost and schedule management through alignment of project controls processes with Microsoft Project and Primavera schedules.
Provide detailed cost and schedule impact assessments to support project change management activities and governance requirements.
Facilitate collaboration between owner and contractor teams on project cost forecasting and performance analysis.
Partner with local and corporate Project Controls teams to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process through strategic cost analysis and long-range capital forecasting.
Coordinate with Finance and Maintenance teams to ensure proper capital allocation, project accounting, and work order settlement processes.
Drive consistency, transparency, and accountability across a portfolio of simultaneous capital projects.
Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Maryland. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $120,000.00
Maximum Salary: $140,000.00
Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field is required. Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, training, and relevant professional experience in cost and/or accounting will be considered.
Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Cost Engineer supporting capital projects within the refining, petrochemical, chemical, or related industrial sector.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience utilizing SAP for project cost management and reporting.
Cost portfolio management on projects of various sizes; typically, in the range of $250M - $20MM.
Sound knowledge, proven skills, and competencies in application of project cost control principles, methodologies and tools, supporting all phases of project execution, especially around Project Cost Control, Forecasting and Reporting, within a project-oriented Owner Organization. Must be able to deliver accurate cost information, reporting and guidance to management.
Ability to manage project costs using a capital stage gate methodology.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of an organization.
Understanding of Earned Value Methodologies.
Ability to manage a portfolio of many simultaneous projects.
Ability to challenge the status quo.
Cost management experience with multiple foreign exchanges.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
.
Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Who's Hiring
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited15
- Loenbro5
- Quanta Services5
- Cushman & Wakefield5
- Clayco4
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Energy
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 Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Loenbro, and Quanta Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is highest on large-scale infrastructure, energy, and federal construction programs.
How many project cost manager jobs are remote?
About 43% of project cost manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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