Senior Project Cost Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

What Makes Okland Different?

We Create Remarkable Experiences

We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.

We Share Success

Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.

We Build Better Together

Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction. 

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Okland Construction is seeking a Director of Project Cost Systems to serve as the enterprise expert and strategic leader for all cost management processes within Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). In this role, you will shape how project financial information is captured, governed, and leveraged across the organization, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and real‑time visibility for teams and executives.

You’ll partner closely with Operations, Finance, Project Controls, VDC, Technology, and Executive Leadership to bridge construction operations with digital innovation. Your work will establish scalable, standardized cost workflows that improve project performance, strengthen forecasting, and support better decision‑making.

This is a high‑impact role responsible for driving adoption, continuous improvement, and system integration, ensuring ACC becomes the trusted source of project cost information across all business units.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

ACC Cost Management Leadership

• Serve as the enterprise owner and subject matter expert for ACC Cost Management.
• Lead implementation, optimization, and future enhancements across all business units.
• Develop governance standards, workflows, permissions, templates, and best practices.
• Build standardized cost management processes that ensure consistent execution.
• Establish system roadmaps and prioritize enhancements based on business needs.

Business Process Ownership

• Own and optimize end‑to‑end project cost workflows, including:
• Budgets
• Cost codes
• Contracts & commitments
• Change orders & potential change orders
• RFQs
• Forecasting & cost projections
• Cash flow
• Owner billing support

You will also

• Standardize financial workflows across regions and project teams.
• Ensure alignment between Operations and Finance.

Financial Data & Reporting

• Safeguard the integrity and quality of project cost data.
• Partner with Finance and BI teams to develop executive dashboards and reporting.
• Support Power BI reporting and data governance initiatives.
• Create KPIs that strengthen financial visibility and forecasting accuracy.

System Integration

• Collaborate with ERP, accounting, estimating, scheduling, and business systems teams.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and deployment of new functionality.
• Support data migration and system upgrades.

Change Management & Adoption

• Lead enterprise change management efforts for ACC Cost Management.
• Develop training programs, SOPs, documentation, and user resources.
• Coach project teams on best practices and measure system adoption.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate new Autodesk functionality and industry best practices.
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual effort.
• Gather feedback from project teams and prioritize enhancements.
• Drive process improvements that elevate project financial outcomes.

YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in construction operations, project controls, project management, finance systems, or construction technology.
• Deep expertise with Autodesk Construction Cloud, specifically Cost Management.

Strong understanding of

• Construction accounting
• Project cost management
• Change management
• Forecasting & budgeting
• Cost reporting
• Experience implementing enterprise software.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP integrations.
• Experience with Power BI or enterprise reporting tools.
• Background supporting large commercial construction organizations.
• Knowledge of Lean Construction and process improvement methodologies.

Key Competencies

• Construction Financial Acumen
• Autodesk ACC Expertise
• Business Process Design
• Data Governance
• Executive Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Project Controls

WHAT WE OFFER

Culture & Recognition

Consistently recognized as the Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

Pay, Ownership & Retirement

Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.

Perks & Projects

Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO STATEMENT

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion.

VISA AND SPONSORSHIP

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.