Cost Control / Construction Accountant
The Building People • Washington, DC • Full Time
Posted on Fri, May 15, 2026
Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an experienced Cost Control/Construction Accountant. Responsibilities include providing the federal client with professional on-site facility, and project management services across a variety of small to large-scale construction projects. Projects may include space upgrades or modification/reconfiguration of spaces to meet the mission needs of clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively manage an assigned portfolio of projects while addressing challenges related:
- Construction cost management, tracking of funds, and Budgeting.
- Financial analysis, economic analysis, report production.
- Project administration, program management, database management.
Required Experience & Skills
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in commercial/government facility construction project management relating to:
- Financial analysis using excel spreadsheets, including formulas and formats.
- Experience with cost controls and financial cost tracking
- Experience with database software and report production
- Experience developing and evaluating economic analysis
- Experience developing and evaluating construction project cost estimates and tracking funds.
- SharePoint Database management and design
- Ability to pass a DHS “suitability” background investigation is a requirement
Preferred Experience & Skills
- CPA, PMP, and federal government accounting experience highly desired.
- Experience managing complex new construction or major renovation commercial/government building projects with experience managing simultaneous construction and/or building projects
- Ability to work independently, in groups, and in a stressful environment
Preferred Education
- An accounting, business, finance, or construction management bachelor’s degree (civil, mechanical, electrical or architectural, etc) from an accredited University recognized by the U.S. Department of Education