Cost Engineer — Project Controls & Forecasting

Kokosing Materials, Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading construction company in Westerville, OH, is seeking a Cost Engineer to support project teams in driving consistency and accuracy in cost management. This role focuses on standardizing processes and improving reporting while ensuring reliable cost insights for better decision-making. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong skills in cost management and project workflows. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of project workflows.
• Experience with project systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead project budget setup and cost structure development.
• Monitor and analyze project costs and expenditures.
• Develop and maintain cost reports and forecasts.

Skills

Construction cost management principles

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Viewpoint

Procore

Job description

A leading construction company in Westerville, OH, is seeking a Cost Engineer to support project teams in driving consistency and accuracy in cost management. This role focuses on standardizing processes and improving reporting while ensuring reliable cost insights for better decision-making. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong skills in cost management and project workflows. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth.