Project Controls Engineer - Cost, Forecasting & Reporting

Kokosing; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Cost and Controls Engineer to standardize cost management across projects in a structured, process-driven environment. You will lead budget setup, monitor costs, and develop forecasts to support decision-making in a multi-project setting in Ohio.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years in cost engineering or project controls, with strong Excel skills and experience with industry cost systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or construction accounting.
• Strong understanding of construction cost management principles and project workflows.
• Experience with cost management or project systems (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Viewpoint, Procore, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and projects in a structured, process-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead project budget setup and cost structure development, including alignment with estimate data and company standards.
• Monitor and analyze project costs, productivity, commitments, and expenditures across multiple projects.
• Develop and maintain standardized cost reports, forecasts, and dashboards.
• Support project teams with budget setup, cost tracking, and forecasting processes when needed.
• Collect project production data and produce standardized report to develop historic productivity by team.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted costs and provide actionable insights.
• Assist with owner-required reporting and project-specific tracking requirements.
• Create and maintain RFI’s and RFI Log
• Assist the QA/QC team in record maintenance

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Viewpoint

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kokosing is seeking a Cost and Controls Engineer to standardize cost management across projects in a structured, process-driven environment. You will lead budget setup, monitor costs, and develop forecasts to support decision-making in a multi-project setting in Ohio.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2+ years in cost engineering or project controls, with strong Excel skills and experience with industry cost systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable insights.