Staff Cost Consultant

Acuity International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity International is seeking a Staff Cost Consultant to perform cost estimating, analysis, and control activities. This role involves developing budgets, preparing project proposals, and ensuring quality control. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Certification as a Cost Professional is required within a year. The position is full-time in Washington, DC, with potential travel of up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years of relevant experience required.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Required to obtain certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost recording and analysis standards.
• Prepare cost data for projects and contract negotiations.
• Determine scope definition requirements for disciplines.

Skills

Certified Cost Professional certification

Knowledge in capital cost

Knowledge of scope change management

Proficiency in multiple discipline‑specific software

Oral and written communication skills

Leadership and organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

The Staff Cost Consultant performs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities as directed. The Staff Cost Consultant leads quality control reviews and maintains relationships with project personnel, particularly with discipline group leaders and engineers, and provides technical direction to assigned personnel when delegated. This individual maintains relationships with project personnel, leads project team members, and is responsible for maintaining the project schedule and achieving project goals. They support the professional development of other staff and exemplify the Company’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
• Assists in preparing cost data for projects, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Assists with scope change management.
• Determines scope definition requirements for a discipline or other specialty and works with Engineering and other sources to coordinate the production of required data to conform to the overall estimate preparation plan.
• Develops quantity takeoffs for a discipline or specialty using defined documents or undefined scope assumptions. Verifies quantities provided by others.
• Develops and applies unit rates (cost and job hours) to quantity takeoffs and to otherwise developed quantities within a discipline or other specialty.
• Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
• Prepares and coordinates cost reports.
• Collects and classifies cost engineering data.
• Performs data analysis and development.
• Performs any other duties as directed by the Project Manager / Supervisor / Manager.

Qualifications and Skills

• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and a minimum of 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Possess Certified Cost Professional certification from AACE International or similar; required to obtain certification within one year of employment.
• Knowledge in capital cost and services cost.
• Knowledge of scope change management.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction systems, and startup work processes.
• Proficiency in using multiple discipline‑specific software applications.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to cost problems.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes, and understanding of controller instructions that impact Project Controls.
• Knowledge of computing, including basic applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, strong communication, leadership, and organization skills.

Physical Requirements

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Work may involve walking, climbing on construction sites.
• Work may involve the ability to travel up to 25%.

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.