RCS Cost Engineer

RCS – Cost Engineer

Location:

Los Angeles, CA
Industry: Aviation / Infrastructure
Type:
Full-Time (Hybrid Schedule)

Our client, Rupert Construction Services (RCS), is a trusted leader in construction management and project controls, supporting large-scale public sector and aviation infrastructure programs. Known for precision, collaboration, and execution, RCS plays a key role in delivering high-visibility capital projects across complex operating environments.

Together with Praxis and RCS, the role seeks a Cost Engineer to support project financial performance across major capital programs in Los Angeles.

• Monitor project budgets across large, complex capital improvement programs
• Review and analyze subcontractor invoices and allocate costs to appropriate WBS structures
• Perform cost-to-complete analysis accounting for commitments, expenditures, staffing, and change orders
• Prepare and maintain cost control reports, forecasts, and financial trend logs
• Provide timely reporting on budget variances, overruns, and forecast impacts
• Participate in project meetings to communicate financial status and cost risks to stakeholders
• Review contractor task orders to ensure budget availability and contract capacity
• Analyze bid awards and change orders against project budgets and update forecast‑at‑completion
• Maintain and manage cost data within project systems (e.g., Prolog), including commitments and expenditures
• Support project closeout activities and ensure accurate cost reporting records

• 5+ years of cost engineering experience supporting construction projects
• Experience supporting large-scale, multi‑million‑dollar programs, preferably in aviation or public sector environments
• Strong understanding of project cost controls, forecasting, and reporting methodologies
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Experience with Design‑Build or CMAR delivery methods preferred

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with cost management systems (Prolog preferred)
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Professional certification required (e.g., CCE or CCP)

Flexible work from home options available.