Scheduling / Cost Engineer

MKA International, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Boise, Idaho is seeking a highly motivated Scheduling / Cost Engineer with 5+ years of experience in commercial or heavy civil construction. This role involves creating and managing CPM schedules, evaluating project progress, and maintaining cost baselines. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and be proficient in Primavera and Microsoft Project, with strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial or heavy civil construction.
• On-site project experience, preferably as a Project Manager, Engineer, or Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and analyze CPM schedules.
• Evaluate schedule progress, trends, delays, and recommend changes.
• Maintain comprehensive, integrated project schedules and cost baselines.
• Assess deviations from cost and schedule baselines.
• Develop critical item reports highlighting major issues and delays.
• Understand contract scopes and evaluate contractor schedules for milestone feasibility.
• Communicate with clients and construction teams to address issues and prepare reports.

Skills

Knowledge of evaluating contractor schedules

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Primavera

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

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We are seeking to add a highly motivated mid-to-senior Scheduling and Cost Engineer to our team of multi-disciplinary consultants. The individual will have knowledge in evaluating contractor schedules and providing accurate and timely decision support information for residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine, and inland structures. Experience in document review, schedule analysis, contract review, change orders, daily reports, technical report writing, and construction litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Create, manage, and analyze CPM schedules.
• Evaluate schedule progress, trends, delays, and recommend changes.
• Maintain comprehensive, integrated project schedules and cost baselines.
• Assess deviations from cost and schedule baselines.
• Develop critical item reports highlighting major issues and delays.
• Understand contract scopes and evaluate contractor schedules for milestone feasibility.
• Analyze costs and complex issues for various types of projects.
• Communicate with clients and construction teams to address issues and prepare reports.
• Manage multiple projects within time and budget constraints.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Willingness to travel nationwide on short notice.
• Experience with litigation support, including expert testimony, is a plus.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial or heavy civil construction.
• On-site project experience, preferably as a Project Manager, Engineer, or Superintendent.
• Proficiency in Primavera and Microsoft Project.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with insurance claims or contract disputes.
• PE license or PSP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of AACE practices and multiple construction types.

Compensation: $70k – $130k. MKA offers competitive salary and benefits, including 401K match, ESOP, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and have a good driving record.

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