Cost Engineer

We are looking for a Cost Engineer in Atlanta, GA. Under the general direction of the Program Cost Controls Manager, the Project Controls Engineer - Cost is responsible for developing, maintaining, and reviewing cost management data, including budget and cost forecast, and providing accurate and timely reporting of cost data.

$95,000.00/yr - $/yr

• Ability to establish and enforce cost control frameworks, policies, and procedures across a multi-billion program.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with capacity to present insights clearly to executives, boards, and stakeholders.
• Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Capital Program Management Office (CPMO).
• Lead cost workshops with project managers and contractor teams.
• Work effectively in a matrixed CPMO environment with multiple delivery partners.
• Proactively identify potential cost overruns or risks and drive corrective action.
• Excel in written and verbal communication, translating complex cost data into executive‑level reporting.
• Document, review, and analyze variances in cost and schedule, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate and gather information for special reports and requests.
• Reconcile and edit the Cost Management System for budget, cost, and change information.
• Develop and coordinate cost‑management updates to support the Project Management team with current budgets, actuals, accruals, forecasts, and changes.
• Support the use and administration of the Cost Management System (Unifier), including data entry, system updates, and report generation.
• Assist in developing, compiling, and producing rail‑transit program reports, summaries, and dashboards covering progress, cost, cash flow, earned value, risk, schedule, and other key metrics.
• Contribute to change‑management documentation by logging and tracking potential changes and approved change orders.
• Update, reconcile, and report changes to and from the Change Control Board and construction contract for tracking pending and approved changes and contingency utilization.
• Perform regular interval QA/QC of project cost data and communicate corrections.
• Verify changes are reflected in the cost forecast and assess impacts on contingency, escalation, and cash flow.
• Assist the Program Cost Manager with cost forecasts and funding that conform to the Cost Management Plan.
• Participate in developing cost‑control/cost‑management system procedures.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as Finance, Budget, and Procurement to support reconciliation and audit readiness.
• Assist in preparing memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including charts, tables, and financial summaries as requested.

• BA/BS Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cost engineering of large‑scale infrastructure/capital projects.
• AACE Certifications, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or Earned Value Professional (EVP) are a plus.
• Master’s Degree Preferred.
• Direct experience supporting programs valued at $5B+ (preferably $10B+) with complex, multi‑year, multi‑contract portfolios.
• Experience in public‑sector capital programs and federal/state/local funding compliance is highly desirable.
• Strong familiarity with contracting models (lump sum, GMP, CM‑at‑risk, design‑build, progressive design‑build, PPP).
• Excellent analytical and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to solve problems.
• Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and produce deliverables.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize workload and deliverables.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Project Management Information Systems (Unifier) or similar.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible…