Welcome to the forefront of innovation in cutting edge patient centered treatments! We are seeking the best and the brightest to join our high performing organization as a Manager, Cost Controls Engineering. As a leader within the life science industry, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and redefining the standards of excellence. Our dynamic team is composed of vibrant professionals who are passionate about delivering high quality work for our partners and changing the lives of patients across the globe. If you are looking for a career accelerator, are driven by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, love to travel, and are ready to make a real impact, then Project Farma wants you to join our team.
- As a Cost Controls EngineeringManager, you will direct, manage and build high performing teams executing projects within the Project Farma practice areas across various client sites/locations with overall responsibility for technical solutions, cost, quality, and client satisfaction. You will represent Project Farma by collaborating with clients as a trusted Partner, Account, Site and/or Project Owner.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.
About you:
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- You are detail-oriented and exhibit natural leadership qualities.
- You excel as a leader and enjoy increasing your own knowledge base while lifting others up alongside you.
- You are currently or will live in the area where this job is posted.
- You have a philanthropic drive and will embody our Patient Focused and People First Mission through the involvement in professional development and philanthropic opportunities.
How will you spend your days as a Manager, Cost Controls Engineering?
- Manage and produce key cost controls deliverables, including:
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cost Estimating and Modeling
- Cost Reporting and Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Cost Control measures; Project Cost management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Maintaining Budget Estimates and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Cost Planning, Resource Loading, and Spend Forecasting
- Providing detailed cost reports and risk / opportunity assessments
- Reviewing and/or approving cost estimates, proposals, purchase requisitions / orders, and contracts / terms & conditions
- Reconciling any omissions and errors in client’s financial division, including but not limited to purchase order costs, goods receipt postings, invoice postings, general ledger transfers, and journal entries
- Monitoring cost impact of change orders, scope changes, tax rates, FX rates, and intercompany expenses
- Month-End closing responsibilities, including accrual management, spend reconciliation, schedule / cash flow review meetings, and client reporting
- Communicating with project stakeholders regarding cost opportunities, risks, and progress
- Developing cost data collection plans and validation methods for earned value or other client cost data reporting requirements
- Complete oversight and accountability for all cost information associated with the project, including commitments, spend, EAC (Estimate at Completion), budget change requests, earned value support, performance against AOP, and monthly / yearly cash flow forecast.
- Collect, analyze, and report on cost accounting data, including preparing standard cost reports, monitoring inventory levels, cost comparisons, project costing analysis, tracking variances, and making journal entries.
- Collaborate with client departments, suppliers, and contractors to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting information.
- Set and lead project cost controls direction and strategy based on client vision and expected outcomes throughout the entire project delivery life cycle.
- Lead initiatives and projects by ensuring Team Members understand team and individual goals and responsibilities, managing priorities, and ensuring timely and high-quality completion of work.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert providing technical direction, training, career development, and performance assessments for project Team Members.
- Develop strategies for the success of the service line or market target such as planning, scheduling, estimating, monitoring, progress measurement, risk management, training, and reporting procedures.
- Manage new and existing client accounts, focusing on project delivery, actively seeking to maintain and grow accounts in line with organizational growth targets.
- Manage internal site tools such as site dashboards, deliverable trackers, etc.
Examples of our core services within the life science space, include: Capital Project Management (including Project Controls and Scheduling); Facility Management & Builds; Tech Transfers; Validation Life Cycle (including Commissioning and Qualification, Process Validation, Computer System Validation, etc.); GxP Automated Systems; Due Diligence & Business Strategy; Quality, Regulatory, & Compliance.
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline (OR a combination of equivalent work experience in cost accounting & controls, cGMP facility start-up, project management and/or comparable military experience).
- Typically, a minimum of 4-6 years of accounting and/or cost controls experience.
- Typically, 4-6+ years of managing high-performing teams.
- Proficient in financial modeling and cost metrics reporting, using PowerBi, Tableau or similar data analytic tools
- Must have deep understanding of US GAAP and cost accounting principles
- Experience with portfolio management and reporting
- MS Project, Planview, Smartsheet, and/or Primavera P6.
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proficiency with ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP ERP preferred) systems, relevant financial databases, and procurement applications (SAP Ariba preferred)
- Willingness to travel as required to support project and business needs.
- Covid Vaccine is required prior to the Team Member’s start date with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations when reasonable.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and passion, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Annual bonus (discretionary)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective your first day of employment
- 401k Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Assistance
Who are we?
As a Patient Focused, People First delivery team, we are committed to advancing manufacturing to achieve operational excellence and accelerate speed to market for next-generation medicines. Our manufacturing playbook has led to the creation of the largest and most mature advanced therapy manufacturing footprint in the world. We are an industry leader in providing project management, validation, engineering, quality/compliance, and consulting services to support our partners across the life science space in finding ground-breaking treatments and solutions.
We believe that our culture of philanthropy, teamwork, training and development and commitment to the patient is the foundation to our teams’ and partners’ long-term success.Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.Reasonable estimate of the current range$50,000 - $240,000USDAny data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For CA applicants, please also refer to our CA Privacy Notice.Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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