Job Information
Walbridge Aldinger LLC Senior Cost Control Manager in Detroit, Michigan
Senior Cost Control Manager
Category
Accounting/Finance
Work Location
US-MI-Detroit
ID
2026-2377
Overview
The Opportunity
Walbridge has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Cost Control Manager to join the Walbridge team. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance operational excellence with people leadership. In this highimpact leadership role, you will oversee enterpriselevel cost governance, guide a diverse team of cost professionals, and deliver accurate, timely, and actionable cost intelligence to executive leadership and project teams. You will ensure consistency with corporate standards, company values, and client expectations while driving continuous improvement across our cost control program.
Location
You will work at our enterprise headquarters in Detroit, MI.
Responsibilities
Your Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Senior Cost Control Analysts, Analysts, and Coordinators.
Establish clear goals, accountability measures, and performance expectations.
Drive continuous improvement in cost processes, reporting accuracy, and team capability.
Partner with People & Talent to support recruiting, onboarding, training, and career progression across the Cost Control organization.
Project Oversight & Financial Governance
Oversee cost control on select major projects, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow modeling.
Ensure compliance with Walbridge standards for cost reporting, contract alignment, change management, and earned value methodologies.
Review and validate project cost reports, GMP structures, contingency logs, and fee calculations.
Monitor project performance trends and provide early warning on budget risks, cost exposures, or scheduledriven impacts.
Invoicing, Billing & Revenue Management
Ensure accurate preparation and review of owner AIA invoices, subcontractor pay applications, billing summaries, and related financial documentation.
Oversee revenue recognition in alignment with contract terms, project progress, and accounting standards.
Partner closely with Accounting and Finance to ensure consistency across ledgers, monthend close activities, and audit requests.
Executive Collaboration
Provide highquality cost insights and recommendations to the Director, VP-Cost Control, CFO organization, and project executives.
Support enterprise initiatives such as margin improvement, project controls modernization, and digital reporting enhancements.
Serve as a strategic advisor on cost structure, benchmarking, financial performance, and operational efficiency.
Process, Tools & Compliance
Champion standardization in cost control processes, templates, and workflows.
Partner with IT and Project Controls to optimize CMiC, dashboards, reporting tools, and automation opportunities.
Uphold Walbridge's values regarding safety, ethical conduct, accuracy, and collaboration.
Qualifications
To qualify for the role, you must have
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
10+ years of experience in construction cost control, project