Sr. Cost Engineer (Notional)

Project Time & Cost, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to empowering clients through innovative cost management solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in diverse projects, from developing cost standards to managing scope changes. You will utilize your expertise in engineering and project management to prepare budgets and analyze cost data, all while working in a collaborative environment. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills and a passion for excellence, this position could be your next career move. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote office environment while contributing to impactful projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards.
• Manage scope changes and develop quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare budgets and coordinate cost reports.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Scope Change Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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. Determine scope definition requirements for a discipline or specialty and coordinate with Engineering and other sources to produce required data in line with the overall estimate preparation plan.
5. Develop quantity takeoffs for disciplines or specialties using defined documents or scope assumptions. 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 according to 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 any 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 using 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 affecting 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 such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
21. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
22. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
23. Cost engineering/project management certification preferred; if not current, must be eligible to attain within one year of employment.
24. Ability 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 extended 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 status.

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