Cost Engineer Hybrid-Remote

PM2CM, Inc.; Pomona (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PM2CM, Inc. is hiring junior cost engineers to support electrical infrastructure projects in a hybrid Pomona, CA setting. You will analyze budgets, track actual costs, and forecast project costs under a Senior Cost Engineer.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, stakeholder communication, and teamwork. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of cost control experience, solid Excel abilities, and a proactive, self-starting attitude.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Excel with VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS and Pivot Tables.
• Experience in cost controls, budgeting and cost forecasting.
• Excellent communication and ability to interface with multiple stakeholders.
• Hybrid role with weekly in-office presence in Pomona.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project budgets and tracking actual vs forecast costs.
• Forecast project costs for a portfolio of electrical infrastructure projects.
• Interface with Project Manager, Engineering, Procurement and Construction Manager.
• Communicate findings clearly and act as a team player.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team player

Stakeholder management

Cost controls

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Pivot Tables

Job description

PM2CM, Inc., (Project Management to Construction Management) is a professional services company dedicated to providing Program and Project Management, Construction Management and Project Controls services during the design and construction phase of projects. Our core expertise is in Project Controls which includes Scheduling, Cost Controls, Document Management and Controls, Budget tracking and monitoring, Estimating, Risk Analysis, Claims avoidance and Mitigation, Change Management and Earned Value Management.

Position is located in Pomona, California. Hybrid-Remote (Tuesday and Wednesday in the office/field)

JOB OPPORTUNITY: WE ARE HIRING JUNIOR LEVEL COST ENGINEERS WITH 1 OR MORE YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE TO WORK ON ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST UTILITIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION WHERE THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FLEXIBILITY TO WORK FROM HOME FOUR DAYS A WEEK AND REQUIRED TO COME INTO THE CLIENT OFFICES LOCATED IN POMONA, ONE DAY A WEEK.

Job description:

• This position requires use of MS Excel software to analyze and aggregate data related to Budgets, Actual Costs and Forecast Costs, hence candidate must possess very good Excel skills (Good knowledge of Excel functions which includes VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, SUBTOTAL, IF, OFFSET, PIVOT TABLES & CHARTS)
• Candidate will report to a Senior Cost Engineer and will assist in developing project budgets, track actual costs and forecast project costs, for a portfolio of projects
• Candidate will be required to interface with multiple stakeholders which includes Project Manager, Engineering, Procurement and Construction Manager
• Candidate must possess excellent communication skills, self starter and a team player
• Prior work experience in Cost Controls, Budgeting, Cost Forecasting will be a plus but not a mandatory requirement but afore mentioned Excel skills is a mandatory requirement
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Software Suite

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

A combination of education, training, and experience, generally equivalent to those typically possessed by a 4-year college graduate.