Cost Engineer

The Cost Engineer is responsible for financial tracking, analysis and reporting of project costs, revenue, and profit. Ability to analyze and communicate data in a meaningful way is a key to success.

Description

• Responsible for reporting project level monthly closing of job cost and analysis of variations.
• Collects and tracks progress of work through quantities to be used in billing and progress reviews.
• Preparation of the forecast every four months, including setting targets for revenue, profit, billing and collections.
• Preparation and analysis of the following reports to ensure they accurately reflect the current project status: monthly cost report, weekly labor and equipment tracking, trimester forecast reporting, and annual audit requests.
• Preparation of billing requisition to be submitted to the owner at the end of each month.
• Preparation of periodic payments, accrual entries, and contract modifications for subcontractors and vendors.
• Recaps and prepares Time and Material submittals for payment.
• Estimates and prepares change proposals.
• Provides assistance and knowledge regarding budget structure for the field teams.
• Duties may relate to one project or across multiple projects

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

• Financial background or education

• 2-3 years experience in highway, bridge, rail, and public construction

• Experience with self-perform work

• Capable of tracking multiple projects

• Aptitude for data analysis and computation

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Must work well in a collaborative environment

• Must have strong time management skills

• Experience with tracking software like HeavyJob is a plus

• Registration/Certificates such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) are a plus.

Compensation Range: $80,000- $110,000

Experience

Required

• Experience with self-perform work
• 2 - 3 years: Experience in highway, bridge, rail, and public construction
• Financial background or education

Preferred

• 2 - 3 years: Experience in highway, bridge, rail, and public construction

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field

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