Cost Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-02
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
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The Cost Engineer is responsible for financial tracking, analysis and reporting of project costs, revenue, and profit. Ability to analyze and communicate data in a meaningful way is a key to success.
Description
- Responsible for reporting project level monthly closing of job cost and analysis of variations.
- Collects and tracks progress of work through quantities to be used in billing and progress reviews.
- Preparation of the forecast every four months, including setting targets for revenue, profit, billing and collections.
- Preparation and analysis of the following reports to ensure they accurately reflect the current project status: monthly cost report, weekly labor and equipment tracking, trimester forecast reporting, and annual audit requests.
- Preparation of billing requisition to be submitted to the owner at the end of each month.
- Preparation of periodic payments, accrual entries, and contract modifications for subcontractors and vendors.
- Recaps and prepares Time and Material submittals for payment.
- Estimates and prepares change proposals.
- Provides assistance and knowledge regarding budget structure for the field teams.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Financial background or education
- 2-3 years experience in highway, bridge, rail, and public construction
- Experience with self-perform work
- Capable of tracking multiple projects
- Aptitude for data analysis and computation
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Must work well in a collaborative environment
- Must have strong time management skills
- Experience with tracking software like Heavy Job is a plus
- Registration/Certificates such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) are a plus.
- Seniority level
Entry level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Management and Manufacturing - Industries Construction
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