Sr Cost Specialist/Cost Control Estimator

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Wellness resources If you like to innovate, are self‑reliant with a strategic mind and forward‑thinking solutions approach and interested in giving your full potential and grow with us, this position may be for you. We are looking for a proactive, independent and experienced Sr Cost Specialist with experience with complex, multi‑phase, multi‑million‑dollar infrastructure construction projects. The successful candidate will have proven cost engineering experience with complex, multi‑phase, multi‑million dollar construction projects. The general job duties include: prepares detailed computer generated cost estimates for infrastructure projects, reports, charts and diagrams; provides analysis and review of cost/budget expenditure and maintains cost control reports; promptly reports anticipated cost overages or other unsatisfactory cost elements; maintains liaison with Data Processing in developing support for network calculations, printouts and cost reports, and other cost related services. Key Identifiers for the Position Required: 7+ years’ experience in cost controls/management Required: Demonstrated experience in Project Management, Project Controls, and/or Construction Management, or equivalent experience Required: Experience using Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) and SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Solutions application. Required: Experience with Project Controls software (e.g. Project, Primavera and Contract Manager) Preferred: Utility construction, CA regulated, regulatory, and EPC experience Preferred: Knowledge and experience in contract negotiation/management, handling/reviewing claims, and processing/managing change orders. Develop and maintain project budgets/baselines, short- and long‑term forecasts, and expenditure plans for assigned major and/or multi‑year project(s) and/or programs. Develop the aggregation, reconciliation, and update to the budget(s), forecast(s) and spending plan(s) according to jurisdiction splits, asset types, cost drivers, and funding sources. Create and maintain a risk register; evaluate level of contingency needed using appropriate methods (e.g. Monte Carlo analysis). Perform complex and detailed research, updates, and data gathering/analysis in areas of cost controls (e.g. budget, actual, commitment, contingency, earned value, cost per unit, cost impact analysis). Collaborate with and obtain data/information from various project stakeholders (e.g. project managers, functional managers, discipline leads, and team members) in a matrixed organizational structure. Ability to communicate effectively, maintain positive working relationships, and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with multiple parties. Education/Training Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field required Flexible work from home options available. #J-18808-Ljbffr Terravanta Inc