Senior Cost Engineer — EVM & Forecasting Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Group seeks a Cost Engineering Specialist for our Projects Control team in Dallas, TX. You will lead cost forecasting, budgeting, and EVM analyses to support decision-making and successful project delivery.

You will develop cost breakdown structures and dashboards, monitor variances, and provide recommendations to mitigate overruns while engaging clients and internal stakeholders. A Bachelor’s in Engineering is required with 8–12+ years in cost engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12+ years of progressive cost engineering and project controls experience.
• Experience supporting large data center, aviation, transportation, or infrastructure programs.
• Proven ability to lead cost engineering across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance, and analysis of project budgets, forecasts, and EAC calculations.
• Monitor expenditures, commitments, accruals, and variances to align with budgets.
• Develop CBS structures and reporting frameworks for project teams.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) processes.
• Evaluate change orders and cost impacts; support negotiations with clients.
• Present financial performance updates to leadership and clients.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Budget management

Earned Value Management

Cost variance analysis

Change management

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

e-Builder

Kahua

Newforma

Primavera P6

Deltek Vantage Point

Job description

STV Group seeks a Cost Engineering Specialist for our Projects Control team in Dallas, TX. You will lead cost forecasting, budgeting, and EVM analyses to support decision-making and successful project delivery.

You will develop cost breakdown structures and dashboards, monitor variances, and provide recommendations to mitigate overruns while engaging clients and internal stakeholders. A Bachelor’s in Engineering is required with 8–12+ years in cost engineering.