Project Cost Engineer

PM2CM

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel functions including VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, SUBTOTAL, IF, OFFSET, PIVOT TABLES & CHARTS.
  • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in construction cost estimating, especially for facilities or school projects.
  • Knowledge of current local labor and material costs in construction.
  • Extensive experience in developing and estimating change order scopes of work.
  • Strong ability to compare independent cost estimates with contractor proposals.
  • Capability to develop work scope based on RFI/RFC responses and to estimate detailed costs independently.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and aggregate cost data using advanced Excel functions.
  • Assist the Senior Cost Engineer in developing and tracking project budgets and forecasts.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders such as Project Managers, Engineers, and Construction Managers.
  • Communicate effectively within project teams to enhance collaboration and decision-making.
  • Take initiative in cost forecasting and reporting procedures.

Benefits

  • 100% paid health insurance for employees.
  • 3% 401K match.
  • Support for diverse backgrounds and experiences in a collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
Job description:
  • Utilizes MS Excel software to analyze and aggregate data related to Budgets, Actual Costs, and Forecast Costs; strong proficiency in Excel functions (VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, SUBTOTAL, IF, OFFSET, PIVOT TABLES & CHARTS) is essential.
  • Reports to a Senior Cost Engineer and assists in developing project budgets, tracking actual costs, and forecasting project costs across various projects.
  • Interfaces with stakeholders including Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, and Construction Managers.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, initiative, and teamwork.
  • Prior work experience in Cost Controls, Budgeting, or Cost Forecasting is required; proficiency in Excel is a requirement.
  • Strong working knowledge of the MS Office Software Suite.


Requirements

Minimum Qualification:
  • A combination of education, training, and experience, generally equivalent to those typically possessed by a 4-year college graduate.
  • Minimum of 7 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects
  • Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
  • Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders
  • Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences
  • Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

100% paid health insurance for employees and 3% 401K match.

If you are an F1 student on OPT seeking professional STEM opportunities, we encourage you to apply and join our team. PM2CM is here to support your career growth and development, and we look forward to welcoming individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to our collaborative and dynamic work environment.

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