Cost Engineer

Clark Construction Group, LLC; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement/401k

Company Contribution plan

Life insurance

Commuter benefit

Short & long term disability

Fitness reimbursement

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Back-up daycare

Tutoring & family support benefits

EAP/Work-Life assistance

Holiday contribution program

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC is seeking a Cost Engineer to join the Cost Engineering team on active projects across the United States. You will perform financial projections, cost planning and analysis, and support process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience, strong Excel-based modeling, and the ability to collaborate with project teams to control costs and deliver accurate budgets and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• 3+ years of experience in cost engineering or related field.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehension of job cost management, concepts and methodologies.

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 prior to affecting profitability.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Financial modeling

Cost engineering

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

As a member of the Cost Engineering team, the person holding this position will perform various tasks pertaining to financial projections, cost planning and analysis, special projects, and process management. This is a position in a fast-paced department. As such, you will be expected to learn quickly and apply tasking across several functional areas including financial planning & analysis, management reporting and cost engineering.

Duties and 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

Qualifications / Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• 3 plus years of experience
• Highly motivated individual with strong work ethic and organizational skills and the 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word is required
• Knowledge/coursework in project management, commercial real estate and/or construction is preferred, but not required
• Self Starter, ability to work independently to Achieve Common Objectives

The Physical Side of the Role

This is an active, hands‑on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’re need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Work Environment

You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast‑paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

High-Performing Culture

This is a demanding, high‑performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time‑sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Clark promotes a drug‑free workplace. A pre‑employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

Benefits and Compensation Package

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. For this role the base salary range is $45.000- $115,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

• health/dental/vision benefits
• paid time off
• retirement/401k
• Company Contribution plan
• life insurance
• commuter benefit
• short & long term disability
• fitness reimbursement
• FSA
• tuition reimbursement
• back‑up daycare
• tutoring & family support benefits
• EAP/Work‑Life assistance
• holiday contribution program

Company Overview

Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States. Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, we’ve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live. With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach. Learn more about Clark Construction. There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together. Learn more about careers at Clark. Find even more opportunities with the Clark Group, our collection of companies – delivering construction and asset solutions for clients across the United States. Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle – from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance.

https://www.clarkconstruction.com/careers/clark-experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Clark promotes a drug‑free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Authorization to Work

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.