Cost Engineer

J.F. White Contracting Co.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 89,500 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Cost Engineer to manage financial tracking and analysis of project costs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering and 2-3 years of experience in public construction. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to project successfully while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in highway, bridge, rail, and public construction.
• Experience with self-perform work.
• Capable of tracking multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial tracking and analysis of project costs.
• Preparation of the forecast every four months.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly cost reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

Financial background

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

HeavyJob

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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.
  
  

Qualifications

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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