Senior Cost Engineer - Budgets, EVM & Forecasting

STV; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 83,979 - 95,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Education assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

STV is seeking a Cost Engineering Specialist to join our Projects Control team in Dallas, TX. The role acts as a trusted advisor to project managers, clients, and leadership, delivering accurate cost analysis to support informed decisions and successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, advanced cost management expertise, and the ability to independently lead cost engineering efforts across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Project Controls, or a related discipline.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in cost engineering, project controls, construction management, or program controls.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large data center, aviation, transportation, infrastructure, transit, facilities, energy, capital improvement programs.
• Advanced experience with cost forecasting, budget management, Earned Value Management (EVM), cost variance analysis, change management, financial performance reporting.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance, and analysis of project budgets, cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and EAC calculations.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, accruals, and forecasts to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Perform detailed cost variance, trend, and productivity analyses to identify project risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain cost breakdown structures (CBS) and reporting frameworks.
• Support project teams with financial planning, budget controls, and forecasting processes.
• Develop monthly financial status reports including written narrative reports.
• Develop dashboards and executive-level reporting packages that communicate project performance, trends, and financial health.
• Provide recommendations to mitigate cost overruns and improve project performance.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and methodologies.
• Analyze Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and other key project performance indicators.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Budget management

Earned Value Management

Cost variance analysis

Change management

Financial performance reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

e-Builder

Kahua

Newforma

Primavera P6

Deltek Vantage Point

Job description

STV is seeking a Cost Engineering Specialist to join our Projects Control team in Dallas, TX. The role acts as a trusted advisor to project managers, clients, and leadership, delivering accurate cost analysis to support informed decisions and successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, advanced cost management expertise, and the ability to independently lead cost engineering efforts across multiple projects.