Sr. Cost Engineer (Notional)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cost Engineer to enhance project financial management. This role involves developing cost recording and reporting standards, preparing budgets, and managing scope changes effectively. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and have 7-10 years of relevant experience. The position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in various software applications. Join a dynamic team that values innovative solutions and offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing cost recording and reporting standards.
• Prepare cost data for projects and proposals.
• Coordinate and prepare cost reports.

Skills

Cost recording and reporting

Scope change management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

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. Define scope requirements for a discipline or specialty and coordinate with Engineering and other sources to produce data conforming 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. 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 other duties as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor/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 related field, with 7-10 years of relevant industry experience.
20. Knowledge of basic software applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
21. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
22. Cost engineering or project management certification preferred; candidates without current certification should be eligible to attain it within one year.
23. Ability to travel occasionally to Wiesbaden, Germany.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

1. Work is typically performed in a remote, office environment.
2. Prolonged sitting and standing.
3. 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 regardless of 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.