Cost Controller Engineer

Theweitzcompany is hiring a Cost Controller Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA for a full-time role that places strong emphasis on accurate cost oversight and project financial health. Candidates exploring Cost Controller Engineer jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA, Cost Controller Engineer near me opportunities, or Theweitzcompany careers will find this position directly aligned with their search intent and professional goals.

The Opportunity

As Cost Controller Engineer at Theweitzcompany in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will support effective financial management across projects by tracking expenditures, refining forecasts, and delivering clear cost insights that help teams stay on target. This full-time opportunity allows you to apply engineering and analytical thinking to real cost-control challenges while contributing to smooth project delivery in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets and expenditures to ensure costs remain aligned with approved plans
• Prepare timely cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for stakeholders
• Identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities for savings and escalate them appropriately
• Maintain accurate cost data and support change-order and commitment tracking
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and finance staff on cost-control processes
• Review invoices, claims, and purchase documentation for cost accuracy and compliance
• Help implement and continuously improve cost-control procedures and reporting standards

Requirements

• Solid understanding of cost-control principles, budgeting, and financial tracking methods
• Ability to analyze large sets of cost data and produce clear, actionable summaries
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and common business reporting tools
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial figures
• Effective communication skills for sharing cost information with technical and non-technical audiences
• Background or education in engineering, finance, accounting, construction-related disciplines, or a closely related field is preferred
• Proven capacity to manage priorities and meet reporting deadlines in a project environment

Why Join Theweitzcompany

Theweitzcompany is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment where a Cost Controller Engineer can grow professional skills while contributing meaningfully in Cedar Rapids, IA.

How to Apply

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