Cost Engineer

Tutor Perini Building Corp.; Pocola (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini Building Corp. is seeking a Cost Engineer for a project in Pocola, Oklahoma. This role involves preparing cost analyses, managing financial reporting, and coordinating with various project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in cost management software are essential, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in cost engineering.
• Proficiency in budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Ability to maintain tight deadlines and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost analysis and cash flow reports.
• Collaborate with project managers and subcontractors.
• Manage project cost and change management reporting.

Skills

Cost analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Prolog

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Project

Job description

Cost Engineer – Project Location: Pocola, Oklahoma

Description

• Preparation of spreadsheets and a wide variety of routine cost analysis, cash flow, and other cost related evaluations.
• Conduct studies to develop effective cost reduction processes and procedures.
• Coordinate all cost related issues with project managers, construction managers, designers, subcontractors, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain cost control procedures and prepare project cost, commitment and cash flow reports.
• Analyze and participate in the negotiation of change order requests and invoices.
• Collaborate with Accounting and within existing financial management system to effectively develop, establish, and maintain systems for project accounting, cost management, procurement, and expediting.
• Manage the project cost, change management progress reporting using established project costs and procedures.
• Responsible to support the general flow of documentation regarding the processing of bulletins, change order and requests for information including compiling information for monthly reporting.
• Understand the cost report including different contract types, general conditions, and fee analysis and prepare internal monthly financial reports, (CR-1s) for review with management.
• Coordinate, manage, and assist in the preparation and review of monthly application for payment, (Owner and Subcontractors).
• Represents the company at all times with professionalism and a commitment to quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or construction management discipline preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Provide support to project management efforts in monitoring updated and verifying the accuracy of committed costs in the pre-construction and construction phases.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of procurement, construction terminology, construction concepts and relationships, and industry standard documentation (i.e. bulletins, addenda, PCO, COR, CO, etc.).
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of project’s scope of work for the project.
• Capacity to work in a team setting with minimal supervision and direction.
• Ability to maintain tight deadlines while demonstrating attention to details and accuracy.
• Proficiency in budget preparation, cash flow analysis, and other financial reporting.
• Ability to multi-task in an ever-changing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Access.
• Advanced knowledge of Prolog, and JD Edwards (or similar cost management software).

Equal Opportunity Employer