Cost Control Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Cost Tracking & Analysis

- Monitor project and service order costs daily.

- Verify job cost accuracy and correct discrepancies.

- Evaluate cost trends and recommend improvements.

- Collaborate to forecast costs and labor needs.

Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned by management

Budgeting & Forecasting

- Assist with budgets and cost-to-complete forecasts.

- Analyze variances and flag deviations.

- Prepare cost projections and margin analyses.

Billing & Revenue Support

- Ensure accurate coding and billing.

- Partner to ensure timely invoicing.

- Review work orders and invoices for accuracy.

Operational Support

- Support managers in understanding cost structures.

- Ensure compliance with financial controls.

- Participate in weekly project reviews.

Reporting

- Generate cost control reports.

- Maintain dashboards and KPIs.

Qualifications Required:

- 2–4 years of cost control or project accounting experience.

- Strong understanding of job costing and forecasting.

- Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

- High attention to detail.

Preferred:

- Experience in fire protection or industrial safety environments.

- Knowledge of field service operations.

Key Competencies

Analytical mindset and Strong communication skills

Problem-solving oriented

Work Environment Office-based with interaction across field and operational teams

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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