Cost Engineer - Construction Project Finance & Forecasting

Flatiron Construction Corp; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Extended Health Care

Dental and Vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flatiron Construction Corp in Indianapolis seeks a Cost Engineer to monitor, analyze and forecast the financial outcomes of one or more construction projects within a district. You will collaborate with project teams to turn data into actionable insights that drive efficiency and financial performance.

The role focuses on cost analysis, budgeting, reporting, and integration of company systems to track costs, with emphasis on accuracy, timely reporting and audit support across the project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Experience in construction industry or quantities tracking is preferred.
• Developing written and verbal communication skills.
• Developing knowledge of construction accounting principles and practices.
• Able to analyze data and identify trends or areas of concern. Shows follow-through in inquiries and documents findings.

Responsibilities

• Assembles daily and weekly production documentation control reports.
• Performs cost analysis, spend tracking, and forecasts final outcomes.
• Assists in generating project budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Documents cost using Company determined processes and tracks reporting.
• Supports integration of Company systems to track, monitor and control costs.
• Monitors the job cost report against KPIs.
• Assists project closeout by validating final revenue before final bill submission.
• Audits accounting systems between Company and Owner systems.
• Supports financial audit processes on assigned projects.
• Generates, analyzes and submits monthly reporting.

Skills

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Data analysis

Reporting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or Accounting

Job description

Flatiron Construction Corp in Indianapolis seeks a Cost Engineer to monitor, analyze and forecast the financial outcomes of one or more construction projects within a district. You will collaborate with project teams to turn data into actionable insights that drive efficiency and financial performance.

The role focuses on cost analysis, budgeting, reporting, and integration of company systems to track costs, with emphasis on accuracy, timely reporting and audit support across the project