Sr. Cost Engineer (Notional)

Project Time & Cost, LLC; Alabama; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cost Engineer to enhance their project management capabilities. In this role, you will assist in developing and implementing cost recording standards, manage scope changes, and prepare cost data for proposals and negotiations. With a focus on collaboration, you will work closely with engineering and other teams to ensure accurate estimates and budgets. This position requires strong communication and leadership skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field and significant industry experience. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant industry experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing cost recording and reporting standards.
• Prepare cost data for projects and contract negotiations.
• Manage scope changes and coordinate with teams for estimate preparation.

Skills

Cost Engineering

Scope Change Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Certification in Cost Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Discipline-specific software

Job description

Job Summary:

• Assist in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
• Prepare cost data for projects, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Manage scope changes effectively.
• Define scope requirements for a discipline or specialty, coordinating with Engineering and other teams to produce necessary data for estimate preparation.
• Create quantity takeoffs for disciplines or specialties, verifying provided quantities.
• Develop and apply unit rates to quantity takeoffs and other developed quantities within a discipline or specialty.
• Prepare specific budgets following prescribed standards and procedures.
• Coordinate and prepare cost reports.
• Collect, classify, and analyze cost engineering data.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Project Manager or Supervisor.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Have knowledge of capital and service costs.
• Understand scope change management.
• Possess intermediate knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
• Be proficient in using multiple discipline-specific software applications.
• Demonstrate ability to identify, analyze, and provide solutions to cost issues.
• Have knowledge of financial reporting systems, controller account codes, and project control instructions, including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Data.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with 7-10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Be skilled in computer applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Cost engineering or project management certification is preferred; if not certified, eligibility to attain certification within one year is required.
• Be willing and able to travel occasionally to Wiesbaden, Germany.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Work is primarily in a remote, office environment.
• Sitting and standing for extended periods are involved.
• May involve walking and climbing on construction sites.
• Occasional travel to Wiesbaden, Germany.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.