Project Cost Engineer

Hargrove; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401(k)

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Hargrove in Baltimore, MD seeks a Senior Project Controls Engineer to lead cost control, budgeting, and schedule integration for heavy industrial projects. You will work with PMs, develop WBS/CBS structures, and ensure accurate forecasting in SAP and MS Projects.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years' experience, a BS degree, PMI/AACE preferred, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision on capital programs.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience; professional certifications considered.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply GPM guidelines and cost budgeting/forecasting tools.

Skills

Earned Value

Forecasting

Reporting

Communication

Education

B.S. degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Senior Project Controls EngineerApplylocations: Baltimore, MDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-000702# What You'll Be Doing**Job Scope:** Generally responsible for planning and scheduling heavy industrial engineering projects, monitoring project costs and/or estimating projects. Work will be performed under minimal supervision.**Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:*** Learn and maintain a strong working knowledge of GPM guidelines and Portfolio management tools, as well as cost budgeting and forecasting tools of the trade* Produce project budgets and funding reports at each stage gate with the appropriate level of detail per sites’s GPM guidelines and based on project size and complexity* Becomes site SME regarding LC area factors such as taxes as applicable to projects, cost trends, contractor hourly rates and mark-ups by discipline, and application of industry standard progress methods.* Work with Project Managers (PM’s) in all phases of projects to ensure alignment of the master project scope (control estimate) and estimates/proposals received from vendors and service providers for the work. Provide support and feedback to PM’s during bid process to ensure all potential costs have been accounted for* Lead in the local development of a more robust and consistent WBS/CBS approach to cost management from initial funding stage through the life of the project, resulting in cost structures that integrate well with SAP reporting as well as integrated cost and schedule management* Advancement in the application of WBS/CBS philosophy at the cost estimate stage will be coupled with a matching WBS approach to development of project schedules via MS Projects or Primavera, whereby enabling improvement and consistency in project cost forecasting* Actively engage with PMs in application of the Change Management workflow when necessary, giving in depth assessment of cost and schedule impacts of individual changes and helping ensure proactive documentation and DOA compliance, signoffs, etc.* Works with local and central project controls teams to ensure systems, tools and processes are in place in support of continuous improvements relating to cost performance, forecasting, and cost predictability.* Plays an active part in annual AOP development, producing high level cost analyses as needed to allow creation of a more credible forecasting approach to quarterly spend projections for the following budget year and outyears* Maintain an ongoing dialog with the Maintenance team to ensure project cost forecasts are accurate and work order settlement rules are in place for all capital reclasses.* Facilitate interfaces between Owner and Contractor cost forecasting and analyses* Be an active participant in work process development and improvement* Works with Finance to ensure capital and capital expenses are clearly defined and allocated properly.* Support additional assigned duties/responsibilities.Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Maryland. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.Minimum Salary: $120,000.00Maximum Salary: $140,000.00# # Ideal Background**Education:** B.S. degree. In lieu of degree, a combination of a high school education and relevant professional experience will be considered, such as professional certifications or training specific to cost and/or accounting will be given strong consideration**Certification:** AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is highly preferred.**Experience:** This position requires 7 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Previous SAP Experience.* Cost portfolio management on projects of various sizes; typically, in the range of $250M - $20MM.* Sound knowledge, proven skills, and competencies in application of project cost control principles, methodologies and tools, supporting all phases of project execution, especially around Project Cost Control, Forecasting and Reporting, within a project-oriented Owner Organization. Must be able to deliver accurate cost information, reporting and guidance to management.* Ability to manage project costs using a capital stage gate methodology.* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.* Ability to work unsupervised.* Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of an organization.* Understanding of Earned Value Methodologies.* Ability to manage a portfolio of many simultaneous projects.* Ability to challenge the status quo.* Cost management experience with multiple foreign exchanges.**Physical Requirements*** Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.#LI-SH1# Hargrove CultureWe work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.# Equal Opportunity Employment StatementHargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.