Senior Cost Estimator - EPC Projects & EVM Expert

Aquatech International; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

401K plan

Job summary

Aquatech International in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a full-time Cost Supervisor/Estimator to lead project budgeting, cost control, and reporting. The role requires strong Excel skills, SAP Project Systems experience, and a background in EPC or industrial projects.

Responsibilities include tracking costs, preparing monthly reports, and supporting EAC/ETC forecasts while collaborating with PMs, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of Project Accounting, Cost Control, Project Finance, or EPC project support experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles.
• Experience supporting EPC, industrial, water treatment, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Proficient in SAP (Project Systems preferred).
• Experience with project controls and cost management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track and analyze project costs, commitments, accruals, and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Review purchase orders, vendor invoices, subcontractor billings, and change orders for cost accuracy and proper project coding.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and financial performance summaries for Project Managers and senior leadership.
• Monitor project labor, material, equipment, and subcontract costs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Support project managers with forecasting estimates at completion (EAC), estimates to complete (ETC), and cash flow projections.
• Ensure accurate recording and allocation of project costs within SAP and other project accounting systems.
• Compile and reconcile actual cost data against project budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain project cost controls and financial tracking tools for EPC and design-build projects.
• Track committed costs and compare actual expenditures against budgeted values.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including final cost reconciliation, accrual reviews, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure timely and accurate cost reporting.
• Analyze and report on project profitability, gross margin performance, and forecasted financial outcomes.
• Support change management processes by evaluating the financial impact of changes, claims, and scope adjustments.
• Participate in monthly project review meetings and provide financial insights on project performance.

Education

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

3+ years of Project Accounting, Cost Control, Project Finance, or EPC project support experience

Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles

Experience supporting EPC, industrial, water treatment, infrastructure, or construction projects

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling

Proficient in SAP (Project Systems preferred)

Experience with project controls and cost management systems

Tools

RS Means

Sage (Timberline)

ASPEN Estimating

SAP

Job description

Aquatech International in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a full-time Cost Supervisor/Estimator to lead project budgeting, cost control, and reporting. The role requires strong Excel skills, SAP Project Systems experience, and a background in EPC or industrial projects.

Responsibilities include tracking costs, preparing monthly reports, and supporting EAC/ETC forecasts while collaborating with PMs, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance teams.