Cost Engineer - $43-50/hr + $900/wk Per Diem (6/10s)

MMR Group; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 59,236 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $900/week

Job summary

MMR Group in Abilene, TX is seeking a Cost Engineer to manage project cost control, including labor productivity tracking, earned value analyses, forecasts, pay applications, and invoice audits. The role provides financial insight to leadership and supports change orders and pricing.

The position requires a BS degree or equivalent experience and strong MS Office skills, with the ability to work independently under deadlines and handle multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting, Business Management, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering or related field; or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Track labor productivity and budget performance.
• Maintain cost reports and forecasts.
• Perform earned value and variance analysis.
• Support change order pricing and estimates.
• Monitor quantities and commodity usage.
• Provide financial insights to project leadership.
• Create and submit monthly pay applications.
• Perform invoice audits and tax logs.

Skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MMR Group in Abilene, TX is seeking a Cost Engineer to manage project cost control, including labor productivity tracking, earned value analyses, forecasts, pay applications, and invoice audits. The role provides financial insight to leadership and supports change orders and pricing.

The position requires a BS degree or equivalent experience and strong MS Office skills, with the ability to work independently under deadlines and handle multiple projects in a dynamic environment.