Senior Cost Estimator/Scheduler

Cieng; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cieng, a leading employee-owned engineering firm, seeks a full-time Senior Cost Estimator/Scheduler to join the Project Controls team. The role involves developing cost estimates and schedules for various industrial clients, supporting project teams with communication and problem-solving. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and diversity, ideal for candidates with relevant experience and a passion for excellence.

Benefits

Employee Owned

ESOP

Matching 401k

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision

Pay for Salaried Employees Who Work Over 40 Hours

Flexible Schedules

Optional 4-Day Work Weeks

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating or management preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
• Strong communication skills with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop cost estimates and schedules for industrial clients.
• Identify and evaluate schedule and cost changes.
• Communicate effective cost information to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong customer service

Effective communication

Problem-solving techniques

Education

Associate’s degree in business, accounting, engineering, or construction

Tools

Icarus

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are currently seeking a full-time (Senior Cost Estimator/Scheduler) to help us achieve our company mission. This person will be part of the Project Controls team, which is responsible for determining the cost and value of the projects C&I takes on. C&I is an employee-owned, full-service engineering design firm providing engineering/design/project management, and procurement services to various clients in oil & gas, food & beverage, and distilled spirits.

Responsibilities include:

• The Senior Cost Estimator/Scheduler will lead and develop cost estimates, schedules, and progress reports for industrial clients in refining, chemical, distilled spirits, and various other industries.
• Identify, document, estimate, and communicate schedule and cost changes and trends for clients and project teams.
• Use effective communication systems to translate cost and schedule information into cost reports and cash flows.
• Participate in educational courses and industry organizations to stay current with changes that affect job knowledge.
• Develop and present training materials on project control topics to other team members.
• Develop master schedules, customized reports, trend analysis data, and other presentations to enhance client projects.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with project team members while employing routine and non-routine problem-solving techniques and project control standards.
• Associate’s degree in a business-related field, accounting, business, engineering, construction, etc.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Icarus, Primavera, and Microsoft Project.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft software such as Word and Excel.

Other Preferred Competencies:

• Proficient in providing strong customer service to clients and project teams.
• Experienced in construction estimating or management.
• Must be able to communicate service to clients and project teams is essential.
• Must be able to communicate project information to necessary parties.
• Collaborate with others to identify schedules, activities, logic, duration, and sequences.
• Employee Owned
• ESOP
• Matching 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• Pay for Salaried Employees Who Work Over 40 Hours a Week
• Flexible Schedules
• Optional 4-Day Work Weeks

Our core values include:

• People: Building our company on diversity, development, and experience
• Quality: Doing the right things right
• Ownership: Holding ourselves and our teams accountable for results
• Service: Understanding our partnership and providing valued solutions

Meet most but not all requirements? At C&I, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community that celebrates dedication and passion as much as past experience. If you are excited about this role and joining our team, we encourage you to still apply! You could be the perfect fit for this (or another) role.

C&I is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Looking for forward-thinking problem solvers? We’d love to partner with you. Get on the phone with us to see how our collaborative nature pairs with our innovative outlook to fulfill your project needs.