Cost Engineer

Cost Engineer – Pocola, OK

• Preparation of spreadsheets and a wide variety of routine cost analysis, cash flow, and other cost related evaluations.
• Conduct studies to develop effective cost reduction processes and procedures.
• Coordinate all cost related issues with project managers, construction managers, designers, subcontractors, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain cost control procedures and prepare project cost, commitment and cash flow reports.
• Analyze and participate in the negotiation of change order requests and invoices.
• Collaborate with Accounting and within existing financial management system to effectively develop, establish, and maintain systems for project accounting, cost management, procurement, and expediting.
• Manage the project cost, change management progress reporting using established project costs and procedures.
• Responsible to support the general flow of documentation regarding the processing of bulletins, change order and requests for information including compiling information for monthly reporting.
• Understand the cost report including different contracts types, general conditions, and fee analysis and prepare internal monthly financial reports (CR‑1s) for review with management.
• Coordinate, manage, and assist in the preparation and review of monthly application for payment, (Owner and Subcontractors).
• Represent the company at all times with professionalism and a commitment to quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or construction management discipline preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Provide support to project management efforts in monitoring updated and verifying the accuracy of committed costs in the pre‑construction and construction phases.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of procurement, construction terminology, construction concepts and relationships, and industry standard documentation (i.e. bulletins, addenda, PCO, COR, CO, etc.).
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of project’s scope of work for the project.
• Capacity to work in a team setting with minimal supervision and direction.
• Ability to maintain tight deadlines while demonstrating attention to details and accuracy.
• Proficiency in budget preparation, cash flow analysis, and other financial reporting.
• Ability to multi‑task in an ever‑changing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Access.
• Advanced knowledge of Prolog, and JD Edwards (or similar cost management software).

Equal Opportunity Employer