Remote Project Cost Engineer: Cash-Flow & Cost Control

Amrize Building Envelope; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Retirement Savings

Medical Insurance

Well-Being Programs

HSA & FSA

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Amrize Building Envelope is seeking a Project Cost Engineer to manage cost estimating, budget control and cash flow for complex projects. The role emphasizes accurate forecasting and timely funding, coordinating with design and field teams to ensure project financial success.

You will develop cost reports, oversee payments, change orders, and variations, and work with accounting to maintain transparency across the project’s financials. A strong background in construction accounting is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or a 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 with Procore or other project management software.
• Occasional travel with regular overnight stays at project sites.

Responsibilities

• 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 for project cash flow, cost analysis, variation orders, payments and other major financial factors.
• Recommend changes to the construction contract when a change is necessary.
• Prepare cost estimates, review drawings and specifications, and estimate additional time needed.
• If a variation is approved, review proposals, negotiate with the concerned party and recommend costs and time.
• Verify consultant advice and recommendations after consulting with the Project Team regarding contractor claims.
• Manage the budget and reporting process for the project.
• Control and report on the Original budget with changes and potential changes.
• Prepare, monitor and control planned vs. actual expenditures with dashboards.
• Manage control and report on Original committed costs with changes.
• Manage and report on Payment Certifications from contractors and suppliers.
• Update Cost-to-Complete and Cash-Flow for each Package and the entire project.
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure efficient cash flow for the project.
• Provide cost and manufacturing accounting support as needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to health, safety and environmental policies in all work areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and demonstrate related behaviors.

Skills

Job costing

Construction accounting

Procore

MS Office

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Amrize Building Envelope is seeking a Project Cost Engineer to manage cost estimating, budget control and cash flow for complex projects. The role emphasizes accurate forecasting and timely funding, coordinating with design and field teams to ensure project financial success.

You will develop cost reports, oversee payments, change orders, and variations, and work with accounting to maintain transparency across the project’s financials. A strong background in construction accounting is essential.