Cost Schedule Engineer

ASLPM; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in education is seeking a detail-oriented Cost/Schedule Engineer to join their Facilities Planning and Construction team in San Diego. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in project controls and be proficient in Primavera P6. This role focuses on ensuring capital improvement projects are completed on time and within budget, as well as analyzing project data to provide clear insights for stakeholders. The candidate should also have a strong analytical mindset and familiarity with K-12 educational facilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of direct experience in project controls or construction scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is required.
• Familiarity with K-12 educational facilities or public works projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project expenditures against budgets and prepare monthly forecasts.
• Evaluate cost and schedule impacts of change orders.

Skills

Project controls

Cost engineering

Construction scheduling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Architecture

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Project Management software

Job description

Industry: Higher-Education / K-14 and Construction

Area of Specialty: Cost Schedule / Project Controls / Capital Improvement Projects / Bond Program / Public Sector

Help build the future of San Diego—one school, one schedule, and one budget at a time.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost/Schedule Engineer to join our Facilities Planning and Construction team. In this role, you will be a key player in ensuring that our capital improvement projects—ranging from modernizing historic schools to building state-of-the-art STEAM labs—stay on budget and on time.

You will bridge the gap between field operations and financial oversight, providing the data-driven insights necessary to deliver high-quality learning environments for San Diego’s students.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Experience: 3–5 years of direct experience in project controls, cost engineering, or construction scheduling.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Primavera P6 (required).
• Familiarity with Project Management software (e.g., e-Builder, Procore).
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to translate complex data sets into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on K-12 educational facilities or public works projects.
• Knowledge of California Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP).

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Project Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. You’ll perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis to identify potential delays before they happen.
• Cost Control & Forecasting: Monitor project expenditures against budgets. You will prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and "Estimate at Completion" (EAC) reports to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Change Order Management: Evaluate the cost and schedule impact of change orders. You’ll work closely with Project Managers to negotiate fair pricing and time extensions with contractors.
• Progress Reporting: Generate clear, concise visual reports for executive leadership, detailing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like Schedule Variance (SV) and Cost Variance (CV).
• Earned Value Management (EVM): Apply EVM principles to measure project performance and progress objectively.

Are You Ready to Help Build the Future and Impact the Community? Apply today!