Cost Manager

Creating a future worth living for future generations gets us out of bed every morning. Depending on the project, we are consultants, implementers, or both for sustainable, innovative and economical solutions for real estate, industry, energy and infrastructure. Our more than 6,500 employees at over 80 locations worldwide support our customers in interdisciplinary teams. Our thinking is both visionary and realistic. We work independently and as part of a team. With passion and the latest technologies. We unite. Join us at Dreso and let’s create a world we want to live in. 

As a Cost & Financial Project Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring financial transparency, accuracy, and efficiency across a diverse project portfolio. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and support strategic decision-making through high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, and cost management.

Financial Control & Reporting

• Monitor and control project and portfolio costs, including forecasts, commitments, and actuals.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, including variance analysis and rolling forecasts.
• Validate cost estimates and ensure financial integrity across all projects.
• Maintain and further develop financial dashboards, trackers, and standardized reporting tools.
• Provide YTD/YTG forecasts and portfolio‑level financial insights.
• Support investment decisions through ad-hoc financial analyses, business cases, and presentations.

Cost Management & Project Support

• Conduct quality management, analysis, and creation of KPIs across projects in various industries.
• Prepare cost estimates, calculations, and model-based cost forecasts.
• Lead cost-related topics in large-scale projects and orchestrate alignment among all involved parties.
• Manage invoice processing and reconciliation of CARs vs. actual spend.
• Optimize processes and develop improved methods for model-based cost estimation (RTS/URS).
• Prepare projections, forecasts, and estimation of project fees in line with local standards and regulations.
• Provide professional support in customer acquisition and tender processes within the field of cost management.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a financial partner to Finance, Real Estate, PM, PMO, and Procurement teams.
• Drive standardization, continuous improvement, and transparency in financial processes and controls.

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Engineering, Technical Business Administration, or a comparable qualification.
• Proven professional experience in cost management or financial project controlling.
• Strong knowledge of construction cost calculation and Czech building regulations/standards.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with construction or cost management software.
• Confident and persuasive demeanor with strong interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration skills.

• To support your work-life balance, we offer flexible mobile working options.
• We foster your professional, personal, and language development through tailored training programs and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy.
• We care about your health. We provide an Employee Assistance Program, offering professional counseling by external experts for both work-related and personal matters.
• We encourage sustainable mobility: employees eligible for a company car have extended options, and those using eco-friendly public transportation without other mobility benefits can receive a subsidy for a job ticket.
• Our Employee Referral Program rewards you with an attractive bonus scheme for recommending talent.
• We value loyalty and celebrate career milestones, offering additional benefits for special private occasions.