COST ENGINEER | MISSION CRITICALConstruction Cost Engineer | Mission Critical | Data Center Construction | Project Cost Engineer | Cost Control | Project Controls | Budgeting & ForecastingTHE POSITIONISC is seeking a detail-oriented
Cost Engineer to support the financial performance of complex
mission-critical and data center construction projects through cost control, budgeting, forecasting, change management, billing support, and financial reporting.
This position works closely with Project Management, Project Controls, Procurement, Accounting, and field operations to monitor project costs, identify trends and variances, and maintain accurate forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Monitor actual, committed, and forecasted costs against approved project budgets.
- Analyze cost trends, variances, risks, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
- Maintain alignment between budgets, Schedule of Values (SOV), cost codes, phase codes, commitments, and project costs.
- Track costs associated with electrical construction, labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and long-lead procurement.
- Support cost tracking for major mission-critical electrical equipment, including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, PDUs/RPPs, and busway, as applicable.
- Prepare project cost reports and forecasts for project leadership.
- Support change management, scope growth, billing, reconciliations, and project financial documentation.
- Monitor procurement commitments and identify potential cost or schedule impacts.
- Support forecasting related to construction progress, energization, commissioning, and system turnover milestones.
- Partner with Project Management, Project Controls, Procurement, Accounting, and field teams to resolve cost discrepancies and support project decisions.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR- Experience with construction cost control, project controls, project cost engineering, job costing, or financial reporting.
- Understanding of budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and cost-to-complete principles.
- Ability to analyze complex project cost data, identify trends, and resolve discrepancies.
- Knowledge of construction billing, cost coding, Schedule of Values, and change management.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Vista by Viewpoint or similar construction ERP/accounting systems preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple project priorities and financial deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE- Mission-critical or data center construction
- Construction cost engineering
- Electrical construction cost control
- Project controls and forecasting
- Critical power infrastructure
- Long-lead equipment and procurement cost tracking
- Schedule of Values (SOV)
- Change management and cost variance analysis
- Construction billing and job costing
- Commissioning and turnover cost tracking
- Vista by Viewpoint
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS- Ability to maintain accurate and confidential financial and project information.
- Ability to meet applicable project and financial reporting deadlines.
- Ability to meet applicable company, project, client, and pre-employment requirements.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
OTHER INFORMATIONISC offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development and advancement.
MULTI-SKILL EXPECTATIONThis job profile is not intended to be a complete listing of all duties that may be required. ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept, and Associates may perform other job-related duties consistent with project and operational requirements.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Email: hr@iscgrp.com
