Cost Engineer

Australia-Employment; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and health insurance (medical, d

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Growth opportunities for career

Job summary

Jobot in Tempe, AZ is seeking a dynamic Cost Engineer to join our on-site construction team. You will manage costs across multiple projects, develop detailed financial reports, and ensure profitability while maintaining quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of cost engineering experience in construction, strong numerical and analytical skills, and proficiency with financial software and MS Office. This permanent role offers stable benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 3+ years of experience as a Cost Engineer in construction.
• Experience in concrete, document control, financial reports, estimation, audits, risk assessment, forecasting, and budget forecasting.
• Excellent numerical skills and analytical mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional cost engineering certification is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with sound financial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular financial audits to ensure costs align with the budget.
• Create, manage, and update detailed financial reports for all projects.
• Utilize concrete expertise to make cost‑effective decisions without compromising quality.
• Perform risk assessments to identify overruns and mitigate risks.
• Use analytics forecasting to predict future costs and project needs.
• Develop accurate cost estimates from proposal to completion.
• Implement and maintain document control for financial documents.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop and manage budgets.
• Identify and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising quality or safety.
• Regularly review and update cost plans and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Financial software proficiency

Microsoft Office

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Cost engineering certification (adv.)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Document control software

Cost estimation tools

Job description

Cost Engineer

$80000 - $110000 per year | Tempe, AZ | On-site | Permanent

Join a rapidly growing commercial general contractor

We're a rapidly growing commercial and municipal general contractor with offices throughout the Southwest and Rocky Mountain regions.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive 401k and health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Growth opportunities for a real career path

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dynamic and highly-skilled Permanent Cost Engineer to join our fast-paced construction team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and controlling costs within our construction projects, ensuring maximum profitability and efficiency. This role involves a blend of technical engineering skills and financial acumen, offering an exciting opportunity for those who love to tackle challenges head-on. The ideal candidate for this role will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the construction industry, with a strong focus on cost management and financial control.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular financial audits to ensure all costs are accounted for and within the project budget.
• Creating, managing, and updating detailed financial reports for all construction projects.
• Utilizing your expertise in concrete to make cost-effective decisions that do not compromise the quality of the project.
• Performing risk assessments to identify potential cost overruns and developing strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Utilizing analytics forecasting to predict future costs and project needs.
• Developing accurate cost estimates for construction projects, from initial proposal to final completion.
• Implementing and maintaining document control processes to ensure all financial documents are accurately recorded and stored.
• Collaborating with project managers and other team members to develop and manage project budgets.
• Identifying and implementing cost-saving strategies without compromising on project quality or safety.
• Regularly reviewing and updating cost plans and cash flow forecasts.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Cost Engineer in the construction industry.
• Experience in concrete or construction, document control, financial reports, estimation, financial audits, risk assessment, analytics forecasting, and budget forecasting.
• Excellent numerical skills and an analytical mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in an understandable manner.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• A professional certification in cost engineering or a related field would be an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound financial decisions.

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