Field Cost Control Specialists

Job#: 3019881

Job Description:

Field Cost Control Support

Location: Wilson, NC (Onsite - Daily)

Contract Type: Long-term Contract

Experience Level: Mid-level (7-10+ years)

Rate Range: $75/hr+ (Open for Discussion)

If you or someone you know is interested please send all resumes to .

About the Role

Apex is seeking Field Cost Control Support professionals to join a large, greenfield construction project in Wilson, NC. This is a hands-on, field-focused cost controls role supporting a multi-billion-dollar, highly regulated manufacturing facility.

You'll work closely with the onsite Project Controls and PMO teams to validate field progress, reconcile contractor invoices, and support accurate cost reporting and forecasting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the field, digging into the details, and ensuring cost data truly reflects what's been built.

What You'll Be Doing

Field Cost Verification

• Perform field verification of installed work with a strong cost focus (not scheduling).
• Validate contractor progress against:
  • Payment applications
  • Schedule of Values (SOV)
  • Schedule of Value line items
• Reconcile invoiced amounts with actual field progress.

Cost Controls & Forecasting Support

• Support monthly cost reporting, cash flow analysis, and forecasting.
• Actively gather and validate cost data from the field.
• Assist with Earned Value Management (EVM) tracking.
• Identify potential cost recovery opportunities when field progress does not align with forecasted spend.
• Track forecasted, actual, committed, and remaining costs.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work directly with the onsite Project Controls Lead and PMO team.
• Partner with construction management and contractors to validate cost and progress data.
• Support the on-time delivery of:
  • Monthly cost reports
  • Executive Summary Reports (ESRs)
  • Cash flow and forecast reports

Tools & Skills You'll Use

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Multi-tab cost workbooks
  • Complex formulas and summaries
  • Pivot tables, charts, and visuals
  • Ability to independently analyze data and create a plan of attack
• Exposure to Power BI for reporting and visualization.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Construction payment applications
  • Schedule of Values (SOV)
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Navisworks
  • Navigate 3D models
  • Review design documents and installed scope directly from the model
• Estimating experience using construction drawings, plans, and 3D models.

What We're Looking For

• 7-10+ years of experience in:
  • Cost controls
  • Construction cost management
  • Project controls on large capital projects
• Comfortable working on active construction sites.
• Life sciences experience preferred.
  • Candidates from other highly regulated industries (e.g., oil & gas) are welcome.
• Bachelor's degree in one of the following (or related):
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Process Engineering
  • Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
• PMP certification preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate field validation of installed work and costs.
• Clean, timely reconciliation of contractor invoices.
• Reliable cost data supporting monthly reporting and forecasts.
• On-time delivery of cost reports, ESRs, and cash flow analyses.
• Strong collaboration with project controls, PMO, and construction teams.

Interview Process

• Two interview rounds

Virtual panel interview (4-5 team members, ~45 minutes)

Interview with Project Lead (2-3 people)

Thank you,

Amanda Alburger



Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.