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Cost Manager

Philadelphia, PAOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$83,979–$95,976 /yrPosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

  • Prolog Manager
  • Project Controls
  • Cost Management
  • budget
  • forecasts
  • actual costs
  • contract workflow
  • invoice approvals
  • change orders
  • vendor contract authorizations

Nice to have

  • Prolog Converge Administration
  • Crystal Reports
  • Meditech Finance System
  • healthcare experience
  • SAP

Role summary

STV is seeking a Cost Manager for its Project Controls department in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves tracking and managing program budgets, commitments, forecasts, and costs, monitoring contract and invoice workflows, processing change orders, and maintaining contract documentation. Responsibilities include reviewing payment applications, preparing monthly reports and dashboards, coordinating with Project Managers for forecast updates, and ensuring compliance with client procedures. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Controls, specifically managing costs in Prolog Manager. Familiarity with Prolog Converge Administration, Crystal Reports, Meditech Finance System, and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. The role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

STV has an exciting opportunity for a Cost Manager to join our Project Controls department at our Philadelphia, PA offices to perform Project controls duties under the direct supervision of the Engineer of Construction for the following:

  • Tracking and management of program budget, commitments, forecasts, and actual costs.
  • Monitor contract and invoice workflow approvals.
  • Preparation, processing, and progress tracking of change orders for extra work.
  • Tracking and distribution of all vendor and contractor contract authorizations.
  • Preparation and maintenance of all documentation related to contract contingencies and allowances.
  • Review and processing of contractor prepared payment applications and all diversity and inclusion plans and achievement reporting.
  • Preparation of monthly report budget and cost reports, including program dashboards.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers to collect updated forecast information
  • Implementation and compliance with all current client procedures and requirements.
  • Data entry related to all of the above.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field from an accredited College or University.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Controls, preferably in a cost management role.
  • Required experience managing budgeted / cost in Prolog Manager
  • Preferred experience with Prolog Converge Administration and/or Crystal Reports
  • Preferred experience with Meditech Finance System
  • Ability to prioritize client requests and communicate orally and electronically in a professional
  • Must be flexible, detail oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Prior healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
  • Valid Driver’s
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint, SAP is desirable.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.


Compensation Range:

$83,978.91 - $95,975.90

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships


STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.


Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

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