Onsite Field Cost Engineer – EPC Cost & Analytics

First Point Group; Portland (TX); On-site; USD 169,059,000 - 197,713,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking a Field Cost Engineer to support cost control, analysis, and reporting for complex projects at the Corpus Christi Liquefaction site in Portland, TX. The role emphasizes non-routine cost challenges and strong field interaction.

The candidate will apply cost engineering principles and field experience to identify trends, provide actionable recommendations to project management, and ensure effective cost control processes are in place on active construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent with 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in cost engineering, cost control, cost analysis, or a related field, preferably within large-scale EPC or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and monitor project budgets, change management activities, cost performance, cost variances, quantity and craft labor reporting (QURR), and other periodic cost reports.
• Prepare and present cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, cost trends, and quantity comparisons to support project decision-making.
• Apply cost engineering principles to identify trends, analyze project performance, and develop innovative solutions to complex cost-related challenges.
• Develop and maintain unit job-hour and pricing data for assigned disciplines or specialized areas.
• Analyze cost and productivity data, identify potential issues or performance gaps, and provide recommendations for corrective action and improvement.
• Collaborate daily with field engineering, construction disciplines, and other project professionals to coordinate cost-related activities and support project execution.
• Participate actively in field construction activities, including reviewing construction progress, conducting site walkdowns, supporting safety reviews, and coordinating cost control activities.
• Identify potential cost and schedule impacts early and work with project teams to develop appropriate mitigation strategies and change management actions.
• Provide accurate, timely, and meaningful cost information to project management to support forecasting, decision-making, and overall project performance.

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost control

Cost analysis

Field construction experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Change management

EcoSys

Education

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent

Tools

EcoSys

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

First Point Group is seeking a Field Cost Engineer to support cost control, analysis, and reporting for complex projects at the Corpus Christi Liquefaction site in Portland, TX. The role emphasizes non-routine cost challenges and strong field interaction.

The candidate will apply cost engineering principles and field experience to identify trends, provide actionable recommendations to project management, and ensure effective cost control processes are in place on active construction projects.