Project Cost Engineer

Amrize Building Envelope; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement savings

Medical & life insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Amrize Building Envelope is seeking a Project Cost Engineer to lead cost control, budgeting, and cash flow analysis for complex projects. You will prepare cost estimates, track funds, and manage change orders to keep projects on budget and on schedule.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in a corporate setting, with construction accounting or job costing experience, proficiency in Procore and MS Office, and willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management or related field.
• 5–7 years in a sophisticated corporate environment.
• Experience with job costing or construction accounting is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Procore or similar PM software.
• Occasional travel to project sites is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost control reports and project dashboards.
• Prepare cost estimates, review drawings, and forecast time implications.
• Monitor funds, analyze cash flow, and manage change orders.
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure accurate cash flow and reporting.
• Support budget management and reporting across project components.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re seeking a Project Cost Engineer who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Project Cost Engineer | Req ID: 17272 | HR Contact: Taylor J VALLEY | Location: Remote Worker - Georgia, Building Envelope - Corp Nashville, TN, Remote Worker - Alabama, Remote Worker - Florida, Remote Worker - Kentucky, Remote Worker - Louisiana, Remote Worker - Mississippi, Remote Worker - South Carolina, Remote Worker - Tennessee

About The Role

The Project Cost Engineer is responsible for the cost and estimating functions, including budget control and change management for the project. The PCE is focused on project cash flow and cost analysis to ensure accurate and timely project funding and forecasting.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Create a Cost-Controlling Report and reporting system for approval
• Prepare reports based on design and/or construction cost estimates and provide updates at regular intervals
• Monitor and control the application of funds available for the project cash flow, cost analysis, variation orders, payments and other major financial factors, principally by comparing funds available, funds expended, funds approved but not yet expended and funds required for approval in the future.
• Recommend changes to the construction contract whenever a change appears to be necessary
• Prepare cost estimates, review appliable drawings and specifications (whether prepared by a third-party consultant or contractor), and estimate additional performance time that may be required.
• In the event a variation is approved, review the proposal received, conduct negotiations with the concerned party and make a recommendation on cost and time.
• Verify that the Consultant provides advice together with recommendations in a timely manner, after due consultation with the Project Team in relation to claims submitted by the Contractor under the Construction Contract.
• Manage the budget and reporting process.
• Manage, control and report on the Original budget with the changes and potential changes.
• Prepare, monitor and control planned vs. actual expenditures and create relevant visual reports and dashboards.
• Manage control and report on Original committed Costs with changes and potential changes.
• Manage control and report on Payment Certifications from contractors and suppliers.
• Update Cost-to-Complete and Cash-Flow of each Package and entire Project.
• Coordinate closely with Accounting and Finance to ensure efficient cash flow related to the project.
• Provide additional support to the project and business involving cost and manufacturing accounting as needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Field of Study Preferred: Accounting, Finance, construction Management, or other business-related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in a sophisticated corporate environment.
• Job costing or construction accounting experience is required.
• Manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with Procore or other project management software
• Travel: occasional, but regular overnight travel to the project site for meetings and presentations

Additional Requirements

• Have familiarity with contract administration and contract management related to engineering and construction projects (AIA, etc.)
• Demonstrate excellent organization, problem solving and communication skills.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be able to excel in a deadline-oriented environment and demonstrate a high level of competence in organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within interpretive guidelines.
• Take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Provide excellent responsive customer service focus and be a great team player.
• Have a high level of skill in handling sensitive and confidential situations/information with the demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
• Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Retirement Savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
• Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for
• Health and Dependent Care
• Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.