Senior Cost Engineer: Heavy Civil Forecasting & Profitability

Zachry Construction Corporation; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus Program

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Zachry Construction Corporation in Texas is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Engineer to support financial planning, cost control, and forecasting for heavy civil construction projects. You will analyze costs, develop forecasts, monitor performance, and provide financial insights to project leadership.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, and the ability to collaborate with project teams to improve cost control and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10+ years of heavy civil construction experience, with cost engineering or project controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Strong understanding of construction cost controls, budgeting, financial reporting, and profitability analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or project controls software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost and revenue forecasts, including cost-to-complete projections.
• Monitor budgets, actual costs, commitments, and expenditures to identify variances and risks.
• Collaborate with project teams to evaluate production quantities, labor productivity, and material costs.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports with variance analyses and profitability assessments.
• Identify overruns and recommend corrective actions to improve project performance.
• Support forecasting by evaluating schedules and resource requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Project controls software

Job description

Zachry Construction Corporation in Texas is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Engineer to support financial planning, cost control, and forecasting for heavy civil construction projects. You will analyze costs, develop forecasts, monitor performance, and provide financial insights to project leadership.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, and the ability to collaborate with project teams to improve cost control and profitability.