Sr. Cost Engineer (Notional)

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled cost engineer to assist in developing and implementing cost standards for various projects. This role involves preparing cost data, managing scope changes, and coordinating with engineering teams to ensure accurate estimates. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, with 7-10 years of experience in the industry. You will work in a remote office environment and may need to travel occasionally to Germany. Join a team that values your expertise and offers a fulfilling career path in cost engineering.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant industry experience in cost engineering or project management.
• Knowledge of capital and service costs with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing cost recording and reporting standards.
• Manage scope changes and prepare cost data for projects and proposals.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

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:

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 effectively.
4. Define scope requirements for a discipline or specialty and coordinate with Engineering and other sources to produce data conforming to the overall estimate plan.
5. Create 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, classify, and analyze cost engineering data.
10. Perform data analysis and development.
11. Perform additional duties as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor/Manager.
12. Candidate must be a US Citizen.
13. Have knowledge of capital and service costs.
14. Understand scope change management.
15. Possess intermediate knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
16. Be proficient in using multiple discipline-specific software applications.
17. Demonstrate skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to cost problems.
18. Have knowledge of financial reporting systems, controller account codes, and an understanding of Controller instructions impacting Project Controls, including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Data.
19. Hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with 7-10 years of relevant industry experience.
20. Be skilled in using basic software applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
21. Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
22. Exhibit leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication.
23. Cost engineering or project management certification is preferred; if not currently certified, eligibility to attain certification within one year of employment is required.
24. Be able to travel occasionally to Wiesbaden, Germany as needed.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

1. Work is typically performed in a remote, office environment.
2. Involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
3. May involve walking and climbing on construction sites.
4. 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, protected veteran status, or disability.

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