Senior Project Cost Engineer

Sky Mavis; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading project management firm based in Ohio is looking for a Cost Engineer to manage and control project costs effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of project development and controls, with familiarity in project management software like PMWeb and JD Edwards. Responsibilities include collaborating with the accounting team on billing accuracy and evaluating change orders. This role requires travel across the Midwest region and offers comprehensive benefits and an annual bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project development stages is required.
• Working knowledge of project portfolio management software.
• Effective problem-solving skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Ensure understanding of project cost budget allowances.
• Review project documents to identify change orders.
• Work closely with accounting for billing accuracy.

Skills

Project development knowledge

Project controls

Problem-solving skills

Customer commitment

Education

PMP certification

Tools

PMWeb

Excel

JD Edwards

Job description

Responsibilities

• Works with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets.
• Review project documents and specifications to accurately identify, develop and track requests for change orders (owner and subcontractor related), baseline estimates, potential risk exposures while communicating potential impacts to the financial targets, schedule, and overall project management process.
• Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, labor cost, etc.
• Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients.
• Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
• Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
• Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and construction execution practices is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, DataServ, Excel, JD Edwards, or related software programs.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.
• PMP certification desirable.

Travel and Other Facts

• This position will service our clients in the Midwest region.
• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $85,000- $95,000+/- annually (not adjusted for location).