Sr. Cost Engineer (Notional)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented cost engineer to assist in developing and implementing cost standards and reporting. This role involves managing scope changes, preparing budgets, and performing data analysis to ensure project success. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields, along with 7-10 years of relevant experience. The position offers the opportunity to work in a remote office environment while occasionally traveling to Wiesbaden, Germany. If you are passionate about cost engineering and project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant industry experience required.
• Cost engineering or project management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing cost recording and reporting standards.
• Manage scope changes and prepare specific budgets.

Skills

Cost analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Discipline-specific software

Job description

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Job Summary:

• Assist in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
• Assist in preparing cost data for projects, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Manage scope changes effectively.
• Define scope requirements for disciplines or specialties, coordinating with engineering and other sources to produce data conforming to the estimate plan.
• Develop quantity takeoffs for disciplines or specialties using defined documents or assumptions, verifying provided quantities.
• Apply unit rates to quantity takeoffs and other developed quantities within a discipline.
• Prepare specific budgets following prescribed standards and procedures.
• Coordinate and prepare cost reports.
• Collect and classify cost engineering data.
• Perform data analysis and development.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Project Manager or Supervisor.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Knowledge of capital and services costs.
• Understanding of scope change management.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
• Proficiency in discipline-specific software applications.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve cost problems innovatively.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes, understanding their impact on Project Controls.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field, with 7-10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and basic software applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Cost engineering or project management certification preferred; if not current, eligible to attain within one year.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Wiesbaden, Germany.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Work typically performed in a remote office environment.
• Prolonged sitting and standing.
• Walking and climbing on construction sites may be involved.
• 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.