Sr. Cost Engineer (Notional)

Acuity International; Colorado; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International is seeking a Sr. Cost Engineer to assist in cost recording, reporting, and analysis. The role involves preparing cost data for projects and managing scope changes, requiring a Bachelor's degree and significant industry experience. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with occasional travel to Wiesbaden, Germany.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant industry experience required.
• Cost engineering/project management certification preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing cost recording and reporting standards.
• Prepare cost data for projects and proposals.
• Manage scope changes and develop quantity takeoffs.

Skills

Cost analysis

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Summary:

1. Assist in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
2. Assist in preparing cost data for projects, proposals, and contract negotiations.
3. Manage scope changes.
4. Define scope requirements for disciplines or specialties and coordinate data production with Engineering and other sources to conform to the overall estimate preparation plan.
5. Develop quantity takeoffs for disciplines or specialties using defined documents or scope assumptions, and verify quantities provided by others.
6. Develop and apply unit rates (cost and job hours) to quantity takeoffs and other developed quantities within a discipline or specialty.
7. Prepare specific budgets following prescribed standards and procedures.
8. Coordinate and prepare cost reports.
9. Collect and classify cost engineering data.
10. Perform data analysis and development.
11. Perform other duties as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor/Manager.
12. Candidate must be a US Citizen.
13. Knowledge of capital and service costs.
14. Knowledge of scope change management.
15. Intermediate knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
16. Proficiency in multiple discipline-specific software applications.
17. Ability to identify, analyze, and provide innovative solutions to cost problems.
18. Knowledge of financial reporting systems, controller account codes, and understanding of Project Controls, including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Data.
19. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with 7-10 years of relevant industry experience.
20. Proficiency in basic software applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
21. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
22. Leadership and organizational skills.
23. Cost engineering/project management certification preferred; if not held, eligible to attain within one year of employment.
24. Ability to travel occasionally to Wiesbaden, Germany.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

1. Work typically performed in a remote, office environment.
2. Sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
3. Walking and climbing on construction sites may be involved.
4. Occasional travel to Wiesbaden, Germany.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.