Infrastructure Cost Engineer – Programme Management

Amentum; United States; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension contributions

Medical cover

Professional development

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Amentum is expanding its ability to support a growing portfolio of projects across Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment and Government-Owned Critical Infrastructure sectors. The Cost Engineer role focuses on establishing and operating the programme cost management capability for the FCAS Infrastructure Programme, including cost control, forecasting and assurance.

You will develop the cost control framework, portfolio baselines, forecasting models and reporting processes to support governance

Qualifications

• Major infrastructure, construction or capital programme experience.
• Cost control and forecasting experience within complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of programme controls principles.
• Experience developing portfolio-level cost reporting.
• Advanced Excel and cost modelling capability.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Develop comprehensive cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts for complex projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Cost Control & Monitoring: Track expenditures, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions to keep projects within budget.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present detailed financial reports (e.g., EAC, Forecast to Go, VOWD) to project teams, management, and client.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement, and commercial teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Risk Management: Identify cost risks and opportunities, providing recommendations for cost optimization and savings.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and enhancement of cost control procedures, tools, and systems.

Skills

Infrastructure experience

Cost control

Forecasting

Programme controls

Portfolio reporting

Excel modelling

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

Tools

EcoSys

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Amentum is expanding its ability to support a growing portfolio of projects across Defence, Nuclear, Energy, Environment and Government-Owned Critical Infrastructure sectors. The Cost Engineer role focuses on establishing and operating the programme cost management capability for the FCAS Infrastructure Programme, including cost control, forecasting and assurance.

You will develop the cost control framework, portfolio baselines, forecasting models and reporting processes to support governance