Cost Engineer – Project Controls, Budgeting & Forecasting

PC Construction Company; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Profit-sharing bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

PC Construction Company in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our Project Controls Department. You will support project teams in cost systems, budgeting, forecasting and change management while collaborating with accounting to deepen your financial understanding.

The right candidate has a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience managing construction administrative activities, contracts, and cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of experience managing administrative activities on construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracting, budgeting, forecasting and change management.
• Interest/experience in accounts payable/receivable, payroll and financial forecasting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and train project teams in all cost systems.
• Oversee contracts and change management.
• Manage project budgets and cost performance.
• Provide monthly project forecasting (estimate to complete).
• Handle job billing, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Drive system improvements in cost management processes.
• Develop and deliver training on best practices and procedures.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Change management

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Job cost systems

Job description

PC Construction Company in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Cost Engineer to join our Project Controls Department. You will support project teams in cost systems, budgeting, forecasting and change management while collaborating with accounting to deepen your financial understanding.

The right candidate has a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of experience managing construction administrative activities, contracts, and cost reporting.