Senior Project Cost Engineer: Budget & Forecast Leader

Clayco; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Learning & development

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Senior Project Cost Engineer to help shape the financial strategy of complex projects across North America. You will partner with project management to manage budgets, costs, change orders, billings, and forecasts, delivering accurate reports, and supporting risk analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 3–5 years cost experience, and construction industry knowledge. Proficiency with PMWeb, DataServ, Excel or JD Edwards is expected; travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related degree.
• 3–5 years of Project Cost experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and construction execution practices is required.
• Proficiency with PMWeb, DataServ, Excel, JD Edwards or related software programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets.
• Review project documents and specifications to identify, develop and track change orders and baseline estimates.
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure accurate billings, payment applications, and change orders.
• Collaborate with project management, executives, subcontractors, and clients as needed.
• Provide cost engineering, estimation, analysis, and control activities for complex projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Results-oriented

Customer commitments

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

PMWeb

DataServ

Excel

JD Edwards

Job description

Clayco is seeking a Senior Project Cost Engineer to help shape the financial strategy of complex projects across North America. You will partner with project management to manage budgets, costs, change orders, billings, and forecasts, delivering accurate reports, and supporting risk analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 3–5 years cost experience, and construction industry knowledge. Proficiency with PMWeb, DataServ, Excel or JD Edwards is expected; travel will be required.