Construction Project Controls Manager – Cost Control & Planning

Theweitzcompany seeks a Construction Project Controls Manager - Cost Control & Planning in Des Moines, IA for this full-time position focused on delivering precise cost oversight and planning for construction projects. Candidates near Des Moines looking for Construction Project Controls Manager - Cost Control & Planning roles will find this opportunity centers on driving efficient project outcomes through rigorous financial and schedule discipline.

About the Role

As Construction Project Controls Manager - Cost Control & Planning with Theweitzcompany in Des Moines, IA, you will oversee critical cost control and planning functions that keep construction work aligned with budgets and timelines. This full-time role demands hands-on leadership in establishing baselines, tracking performance, and enabling data-driven decisions that support successful project delivery across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and refine detailed project budgets, forecasts, and cost baselines for construction activities
• Track actual costs against planned figures, perform variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans and schedules that incorporate cost and resource constraints
• Apply earned-value techniques and other performance metrics to measure progress and forecast outcomes
• Generate clear cost-control and planning reports for internal stakeholders and project leadership
• Identify cost and schedule risks early, then coordinate mitigation strategies with the project team
• Collaborate across departments to embed consistent project-controls practices into daily operations

Qualifications

• Demonstrated background in construction project controls with direct experience in cost control and planning
• Solid working knowledge of construction budgeting, estimating, and scheduling methods
• Proficiency with cost-management systems, spreadsheets, and common project-planning software
• Strong analytical ability to interpret financial and schedule data and communicate insights clearly
• Effective collaboration skills for working with project managers, estimators, and field personnel
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline is typical for this level of role

Working at Theweitzcompany

Theweitzcompany is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment where the Construction Project Controls Manager - Cost Control & Planning in Des Moines, IA can contribute meaningful expertise to important work.

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