Project Cost Controller I
Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Country: United States
Category: Account & Project Management
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: April 3, 2026
Job ID: 645795
Job Description
Project Cost Controller I
Location: Royal Oak, MI
Contract: 12 months
Schedule: 40 Hours
Pay: $27-$29/hour, DOE
The Planet Group is looking for a Project Cost Controller I to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 12-month contract, working an onsite schedule from Royal Oak, MI.
Project Cost Controller I | Qualifications:
- A Project Cost Controller I will generally have some level of higher education and/or relatable work experience dealing with project cost control and monitoring.
- Higher educational degrees in construction/project management or engineering are desirable, but degrees in business, accounting, or finance are also suitable.
- Relatable work experience would include any verifiable positions held where project cost control activities were being performed and the candidate can demonstrate the application of project management concepts.
- Certifications from PMI or AACE will set candidates apart from others.
- A Project Cost Controller I is expected to be well organized, detail oriented, and have demonstrable proficiencies in basic computing skills.
- People who are interested in this position must have an above average understanding in the use of Excel spreadsheets and at least a basic understanding of construction projects, contracting, and accounting principles.
- This position also requires someone who can take direction, prioritize tasks, and complete work in a punctual manner.
- Communication skills are important, both written and verbal.
- A project cost controller's main duty is to track and control the costs associated with one or more of their employer's projects.
- As a Project Cost Controller I, typical responsibilities include invoice review and tracking, contractor T&M ticket review and tracking, administering project change control documentation, data entry for miscellaneous reporting activities, and any other task related to the support of project cost control.
- This position commonly serves as a support role to the primary project cost controller but may sometimes operate alone with management oversight.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
