Cost Control Engineer

OHLA USA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Engaging work environment

Job summary

OHLA USA is seeking a Cost Control Engineer to manage project cost controls, forecasting, and financial performance on heavy civil and marine infrastructure projects in Florida.

You will develop budgets, monitor costs, conduct earned value analysis, validate subcontractor pay apps, and support change management and procurement. A bachelor’s degree plus 3–5+ years in cost engineering is required; advanced Excel is essential, with Primavera P6/HCSS/Procore a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Finance is required.
• 3–5+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or construction finance.
• Experience in heavy civil, transportation, marine, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced level) is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Track and analyze actual costs vs. planned budgets, identifying variances and risks.
• Support monthly cost reporting, including earned value analysis and projections.
• Coordinate with field engineers and superintendents to validate quantity measurements and production rates.
• Review and validate subcontractor pay applications, change orders, and invoices.
• Assist in change management processes, including pricing and cost impact analysis.
• Support estimating efforts including quantity takeoffs, bid pricing, and cost benchmarking for change orders and potential scope changes.
• Track, verify and maintain accurate cost tracking systems and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings to provide financial insights and updates.
• Support procurement and contract administration as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

HCSS

Procore

Job description

Overview

Who isOHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

Our company brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

OHLA USA is seeking a Cost Control Engineer to support our high-profile infrastructure project. This role is critical in managing project cost controls, forecasting, and financial performance on complex heavy civil and marine construction projects.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, experience in infrastructure or marine construction, and the ability to collaborate across project teams to ensure cost efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Track and analyze actual costs vs. planned budgets, identifying variances and risks
• Support monthly cost reporting, including earned value analysis and projections
• Coordinate with field engineers and superintendents to validate quantity measurements and production rates
• Review and validate subcontractor pay applications, change orders, and invoices
• Assist in change management processes, including pricing and cost impact analysis
• Support estimating efforts including quantity takeoffs, bid pricing, and cost benchmarking for change orders and potential scope changes.
• Track, verify and maintain accurate cost tracking systems and documentation
• Participate in project meetings to provide financial insights and updates
• Support procurement and contract administration as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or construction finance
• Experience in heavy civil, transportation, marine, or infrastructure projects strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced level required)
• Experience with cost control systems (e.g., Primavera P6, HCSS, Procore) is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, field-driven environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience with construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, and bid preparation
• Experience working on marine/port, bridge, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with FDOT or similar public agency projects
• Understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!!

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com

OHLA ADA Message

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OHLA EEO Message

OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.