Cost Engineer

Skanska USA; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Skanska USA is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our project teams in Hillsboro, OR. You will support budgets, analyze costs, and provide reporting to project leaders to drive sound decision-making.

Under direct supervision, you will gather and distribute financial data, coordinate subcontract activities, and assist accounts receivable while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent required, or 8 years experience with 3+ years in relevant roles.
• Strong math skills and financial literacy are essential.
• Proficiency with office software and data analysis is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting and cost tracking for projects.
• Forecast project costs and manage subcontract-related activities.
• Support accounts receivable functions and reporting.
• Distribute financial and project information to project leaders for informed decisions.

Skills

Excellent math skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Cost Engineer. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose - we build for a better society.

Skanska's values-Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

Skanska has reimagined how it delivers advanced technology projects by centralizing its data center and semiconductor expertise into one agile, nationwide team. This integrated model offers clients streamlined execution, innovative solutions, and a single point of contact for complex, high-performance environments. As the industry evolves toward modular, AI-ready, and sustainable infrastructure, Skanska is leading the way—and we're looking for passionate professionals to help shape what's next.

The Cost Engineer position supports the project team in managing budgets, tracking productivity, forecasting project costs, administering subcontract-related activities, and supporting accounts receivable functions. Working under direct supervision, the Cost Engineer gathers, analyzes, and distributes financial and project information to project leaders to supportaccuratereporting and decision-making. The Cost Engineer uses strong organizational and accounting skills to support project team operations, collaborate effectively with project personnel, and maintain productive relationships with both internal and external clients.

Cost Engineer Required Qualifications:

• Excellent math skills;
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products;
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business or equivalent required or 8 years equivalent experience plus minimum 3 years prior relevant experience

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe thatBenefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation andBenefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there's a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we're committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We're committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being - Competitive base salary, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

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Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

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