Cost Engineer

MMR Group

$89K — $104K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields like Accounting, Business Management, or Construction Management.
  • Self-starter with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrates creativity and flexibility in problem-solving.
  • Proficient in MS Office suite, particularly Excel for financial tracking.
  • Requires strong interpersonal skills for effective team communication.
  • Ability to perform under tight deadlines and manage workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Track labor productivity and assess budget performance.
  • Maintain and update cost reports and financial forecasts.
  • Conduct earned value analysis and variance assessments.
  • Support the development of change order pricing and estimates.
  • Monitor material quantities and usage for cost efficiency.
  • Provide financial insights and updates to project leadership.
  • Prepare and submit monthly pay applications and perform invoice audits.

Benefits

  • Per diem of $900 per week.
  • Opportunity for flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Engagement in a dynamic environment with varied responsibilities.
  • Potential for professional growth within the company.
Full Job Description
MMR Cost Engineer - based in Abilene, TX

Location: Abilene, TX
Pay: $43-$50/hour based on experience
Per Diem: $900/week
Work Schedule: 6/10s


Job Description:

MMR is seeking Cost Engineer candidates to manage project cost control processes, including labor productivity tracking, earned value analysis, forecasts, pay applications, invoice audits, and cost reporting to provide accurate financial insight to project leadership. The responsibilities would include, but not limited to, the following:
  • Track labor productivity and budget performance
  • Maintain cost reports and forecasts
  • Perform earned value and variance analysis
  • Support change order pricing and estimates
  • Monitor quantities and commodity usage
  • Provide financial insights to project leadership
  • Build and maintain account receivable and payable reports
  • Create and submit monthly pay applications
  • Perform labor, equipment, and material invoice audits
  • Maintain material sales tax logs
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor and upper management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • BS degree in Accounting, Business Management, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering or related field; or an equivalent relevant work experience
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve, and exercise good judgement with minimal supervision
  • Ability to coordinate a variety of projects simultaneously
  • Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity
  • Working knowledge of MS Office software
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required
  • Able to work effectively under time pressure and/or deadline
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to work flexible, varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
  • Regular and reliable attendance at work

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