Cost Engineer II

DA Collins Companies

$80K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, accounting, or related field required.
  • 3-6 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or construction financial management.
  • Strong understanding of cost tracking, forecasting, and revenue recognition principles.
  • Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable insights.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with project teams.
  • Proficiency in construction management and financial software systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead job setup for projects, developing cost codes, budgets, and quantity tracking structures.
  • Collect, validate, and analyze weekly production quantities and cost data from project teams.
  • Develop and present weekly cost and production reports, highlighting risks, trends, and variances.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate monthly cost and revenue projections, including earned value analysis.
  • Identify discrepancies between cost, quantities, and schedule; work with teams to resolve issues.
  • Actively participate in project review meetings to provide insights on financial performance.
  • Review and manage contract values, change orders, budget transfers, and job cost adjustments.
  • Assist in training and mentoring Cost Engineer I team members.

Benefits

  • Company paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-funded retirement plan.
Full Job Description
Cost Engineer II

269 Ballard Road
Wilton, New York
United States

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Lead job setup for assigned projects, including development of cost codes, budgets, and quantity tracking structures in coordination with estimating and project teams
Collect, validate, and analyze weekly production quantities and cost data from project teams
Develop and present weekly cost and production reports with clear identification of risks, trends, and variances
Prepare and maintain accurate monthly cost and revenue projections, including earned value analysis where applicable
Identify discrepancies between cost, quantities, and schedule, and work with project teams to resolve issues
Actively participate in project review meetings and provide insight into financial performance
Review and manage contract values, change orders, budget transfers, and job cost adjustments
Support and help improve forecasting methodologies and reporting consistency across projects
Assist in training and mentoring Cost Engineer I team members
Collaborate with accounting and operations to ensure alignment between financial reporting and project performance

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, accounting, or related field required
3-6 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or construction financial management
Strong understanding of cost tracking, forecasting, and revenue recognition principles
Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable insights
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with project teams
Proficiency in construction management and financial software systems

Compensation:Competitive wage commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and vision insurance with a company-funded retirement plan.

Level Range
CE I $65K - $85K
CE II $80K - $105K
CE III $100K - $130K

Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, overtime when applicable, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

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