Senior Cost Engineering & Forecasting Lead

STV Incorporated; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Sub

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a senior Cost Engineer/Project Controls leader to manage budgets, forecasts, and EVM across large transportation and infrastructure programs. You will drive cost analyses, reporting, and risk mitigation while collaborating with project teams and executives.

You will mentor junior staff, improve forecasting models, and develop dashboards that communicate financial health and performance. A strong Excel skillset and experience with PMIS platforms are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Project Controls, or related discipline.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in cost engineering, project controls, construction management, or program controls.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large transportation, infrastructure, aviation, transit, facilities, energy, or 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 expenditures, commitments, accruals, and forecasts to align with budgets.
• Perform cost variance, trend, and productivity analyses to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain CBS and reporting frameworks.
• Support financial planning, budget controls, and forecasting processes.
• Implement and maintain EVM processes and methodologies.
• Analyze CPI, SPI, and other performance indicators.
• Develop dashboards and executive-level reports communicating performance and health.
• Provide recommendations to mitigate cost overruns and improve performance.
• Evaluate change orders and scope changes for financial impact.
• Support cost impact assessments and negotiations with clients and contractors.
• Maintain change management logs and approval workflows.
• Identify project cost risks and opportunities through project lifecycle.
• Develop forecasting models and scenario analyses.
• Collaborate with controls, scheduling, and risk teams for integrated assessments.
• Present financial updates to leadership and clients.
• Mentor junior cost engineers and controls professionals.
• Contribute to standards and best practices across Project Controls.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Budget management

Cost variance analysis

Change management

Financial performance reporting

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Project Controls, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

e-Builder

Kahua

Oracle Primavera Unifier

Deltek Cobra

EcoSys

Primavera P6

Job description

STV Incorporated is seeking a senior Cost Engineer/Project Controls leader to manage budgets, forecasts, and EVM across large transportation and infrastructure programs. You will drive cost analyses, reporting, and risk mitigation while collaborating with project teams and executives.

You will mentor junior staff, improve forecasting models, and develop dashboards that communicate financial health and performance. A strong Excel skillset and experience with PMIS platforms are essential.