Cost Controls Lead

Job Summary

Leading the Program Estimators team, the full-time remote Cost Controls Lead will be responsible for cost governance, estimating standards, and financial risk visibility while ensuring cost predictability and supporting early-phase decision-making across the portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Own and enforce cost governance and estimating standards across the program
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Program Estimators team to deliver consistent cost outputs
• Oversee the development and validation of scoping, engineered drawing, and final pricing budgets

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Accounting, or related field
• 7-10+ years of experience in construction cost management or estimating
• Demonstrated experience leading estimating or cost controls teams
• Strong understanding of CSI trade costs and multi-phase estimating
• Experience supporting retail, restaurant, or prototype-driven programs preferred