Sr. Cost Engineer (Notional)

Project Time & Cost, LLC; Odessa (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; 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 recording standards, preparing project budgets, and conducting data analysis to drive efficiency. With a focus on scope change management and collaboration with engineering teams, you'll play a critical role in ensuring project success. This remote position offers the chance to work with a diverse range of projects and requires strong communication and leadership skills. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant industry experience required.
• Proficiency in multiple software applications is essential.
• Cost engineering certification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing cost recording and reporting standards.
• Prepare cost data for projects and manage scope changes effectively.
• Coordinate and prepare cost reports and perform data analysis.

Skills

Cost Engineering

Data Analysis

Scope Change Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Cost Engineering or Project Management Certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Discipline-specific software applications

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. Determine scope definition requirements for a discipline or specialty and coordinate with Engineering and other sources to produce required data conforming to the overall estimate plan.
5. Develop quantity takeoffs for disciplines or specialties using defined documents or 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, or Manager.
12. Candidate must be a US Citizen.
13. Knowledge of capital and services 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. Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to cost problems.
18. 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.
19. Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with 7-10 years of relevant industry experience.
20. Proficiency in computer applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
21. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
22. Cost engineering or project management certification is preferred; candidates without current certification should be eligible to attain one within one year of employment.
23. Ability to travel occasionally to Wiesbaden, Germany.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

1. Work is typically performed in a remote, office environment.
2. Sitting and standing for prolonged periods are involved.
3. May involve walking and climbing on construction sites.
4. Occasional travel to Wiesbaden, Germany, as needed.

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.