Project Accountant / Cost Engineer - Dallas Data Center project
Michael Page International
- Richardson, Texas
- 6 days ago
- $99,750–$135,250 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
The Project Accountant / Cost Engineer will partner closely with the Senior Project Manager, Operations team, Superintendents, and Accounting team to manage project financials and maintain accurate cost controls throughout the project lifecycle. For the Project Accountant / Cost Engineer, we are seeking: 3+ years of experience in construction accounting, cost engineering, project controls, project finance, or related construction operations roles.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Richardson, Texas |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $99,750–$135,250 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Project Accountant / Cost Engineer
The Project Accountant / Cost Engineer will partner closely with the Senior Project Manager, Operations team, Superintendents, and Accounting team to manage project financials and maintain accurate cost controls throughout the project lifecycle. Reporting to Project Leadership, responsibilities include:
- Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and cost reports
- Assist with forecasting, quarterly projections, and Work in Progress (WIP) reporting
- Generate monthly owner billings and support financial reporting activities
- Review subcontractor commitments, invoices, purchase orders, and change orders
- Track project costs and identify potential budget impacts
- Maintain accurate cost documentation and reporting systems
- Support labor tracking, productivity reporting, and project controls
- Partner with project leadership to proactively communicate financial risks and opportunities
- Assist with project mobilization, financial closeout, and turnover activities
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
For the Project Accountant / Cost Engineer, we are seeking:
- 3+ years of experience in construction accounting, cost engineering, project controls, project finance, or related construction operations roles
- Experience supporting commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects
- Strong understanding of construction job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using Procore, Sage Timberline, or similar construction accounting systems preferred
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Ability to identify trends, variances, and potential cost impacts
- Comfortable working directly with project teams, operations leaders, and accounting personnel
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Data center experience is a plus but not required
Up to $135k Base Salary plus:
- Annual performance bonus opportunities paid twice a year
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Opportunity to join a multi-year Dallas project with substantial backlog behind it
- Training and onboarding at company headquarters before project start
- Long-term career growth with a company known for promoting from within
- 401k with matching
- 3-weeks Paid Time Off
Apply today to have your resume considered - and if applicable - contacted within 48 hours! Contact Abby Kuligowski Quote job ref JN-072026-7073619
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.