Cost Engineer

About the Role

As a member of the Cost Engineering team, this role involves performing various tasks related to financial projections, cost planning and analysis, special projects, and process management within a fast-paced department. The individual will be expected to learn quickly and apply tasking across multiple functional areas, including financial planning & analysis, management reporting, and cost engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Review each Project’s key contract terms in the development of Project budgets
• Development/Maintenance/Review of monthly / weekly productivity reports
• Develop/Review/Discussion with Project Team their Staff, Equipment and Expense Charts
• Develop/Review/Discuss with Project Team their monthly projections vs project Plan
• Identify any Projected cost overages and help in development of recovery plans
• Discussions/Review with Select Projects concerning controlling cost in projections as needed
• Manage Project Audits with Project Team with Outside Auditors as needed
• Identify Negative Trends (Project or Company Wide) prior to Effecting Profitability

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Highly motivated individual with strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Ability to interact effectively with coworkers
• Strong quantitative, analytical and financial modeling skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comprehension of job cost management, concepts and methodologies
• Careful attention to detail and reliability of output
• Self Starter, ability to work independently to achieve common objectives
• Knowledge/coursework in project management, commercial real estate and/or construction is preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Active, hands-on role requiring frequent navigation of active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
• Physically demanding work requiring a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and possess visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
• Includes desk time in an office setting, potentially requiring prolonged periods of sitting for computer work, document review, and meetings.
• Significant time spent on active construction sites requires adaptability to various weather conditions, moderate to loud noise levels, and comfort in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment.
• Office environment with moderate noise levels.
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures is mandatory.

High-Performing Culture & Expectations:

• Energized by challenge and thrive under pressure.
• Significant commitment required, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
• Responsiveness to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) for time-sensitive matters or emergencies is expected.