4-year degree in Accounting or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
Preferred experience in costing, estimating, or fieldwork
Highly organized with strong deadline management skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills and self-motivated
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Advanced computer skills required
Responsibilities
Develop project budgets based on original estimates and management plans
Monitor cost coding to accurately capture project costs from start to finish
Support project management with cost reporting and change order processing
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to fulfill project responsibilities
Enhance company-wide cost control procedures
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short- and long-term disability
Identity theft protection
401(k) plan
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Full Job Description
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cost Engineer is responsible for project cost tracking, reporting and control. The Cost Engineer works with project management teams in monitoring, reporting, and forecasting the financial status of jobs.
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop project budgets from original estimates in accordance with company costing standards and project management team's plans for construction and sequencing • Monitor cost coding from the field to accurately capture costs, from project start through to close-out • Support project management in cost reporting, production analyses, projections, and change order management and processing • Coordinate and work closely with cross-functional partners across the company as required to fulfill responsibilities • Support company-wide practices to improve cost control procedures
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: • 4-year degree in Accounting/Construction Management with equivalent experience • Costing, estimating and/or field experience is preferred • Must be highly organized, capable of meeting deadlines and have excellent follow-through capabilities • Must have above average interpersonal skills and be self-motivated • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential to this position • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment • Advanced computer skills are required
Software skills: • Microsoft Office applications • HCSS (including Heavy Bid/Heavy Job) • Scheduling software/CPM (including Primavera and MS Project) • Viewpoint (PM module, SL module, PO module) • Strong technical and proposal writing skills • Strong skills with personal digital devices • Salesforce • OSHA Training
Reports to: Job Cost Manager
Location: Austin, TX
Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.
