Sr. Cost Engineer (Notional)

Project Time & Cost, LLC; Illinois; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled cost engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing and implementing cost standards, managing project budgets, and analyzing cost data. You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate scope definitions and contribute to effective project management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a relevant degree, and experience in cost engineering. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cost analysis

Scope change management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in 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.
• Help prepare cost data for projects, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Manage scope changes effectively.
• Define scope requirements for disciplines or specialties and coordinate with Engineering and other sources to produce data conforming to the overall estimate plan.
• Develop quantity takeoffs for disciplines or specialties using defined documents or assumptions, and verify quantities provided by others.
• Apply unit rates (cost and job hours) 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 data analysis and development tasks.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor/Manager.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Knowledge of capital and services cost.
• Understanding of scope change management.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
• Proficiency in multiple discipline-specific software applications.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and provide innovative solutions to cost problems.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems, controller account codes, and understanding of Controller instructions impacting Project Controls, including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Data.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with 7-10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in basic software applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Cost engineering/project management certification is preferred; if not current, candidate must be eligible to attain within one year.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Wiesbaden, Germany.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Work is typically performed in a remote office environment.
• Sitting and standing for prolonged periods are involved.
• Walking and climbing may be required 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.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is: Acuity - PT&C, LLC.