RCS Cost Engineer

Job Description Job Description RCS Cost Engineer Location: Los Angeles, CA Industry: Aviation / Infrastructure Type: Full-Time (Hybrid Schedule) At Praxis Sourcing & Consulting , we help great companies hire great people. By working with a carefully selected network of clients and talent, we build trusted relationships that allow us to be transparent, direct, and highly effective in every placement. Our client, Rupert Construction Services (RCS) , is a trusted leader in construction management and project controls, supporting large-scale public sector and aviation infrastructure programs. Known for precision, collaboration, and execution, RCS plays a key role in delivering high-visibility capital projects across complex operating environments. Together, Praxis and RCS are seeking a Cost Engineer to support project financial performance across major capital programs in Los Angeles. Support Financial Performance on Large-Scale Capital Programs RCS is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Engineer to support project controls and cost management functions across complex, multi-phase construction programs. This role is ideal for a professional with experience in budget tracking, cost forecasting, and financial reporting within large infrastructure environments. Key Responsibilities: Monitor project budgets across large, complex capital improvement programs Review and analyze subcontractor invoices and allocate costs to appropriate WBS structures Perform cost-to-complete analysis accounting for commitments, expenditures, staffing, and change orders Prepare and maintain cost control reports, forecasts, and financial trend logs Provide timely reporting on budget variances, overruns, and forecast impacts Participate in project meetings to communicate financial status and cost risks to stakeholders Review contractor task orders to ensure budget availability and contract capacity Analyze bid awards and change orders against project budgets and update forecast-at-completion [ Maintain and manage cost data within project systems (e.g., Prolog), including commitments and expenditures Support project closeout activities and ensure accurate cost reporting records Required Qualifications: 5+ years of cost engineering experience supporting construction projects Experience supporting large-scale, multi-million-dollar programs , preferably in aviation or public sector environments Strong understanding of project cost controls, forecasting, and reporting methodologies Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience with Design-Build or CMAR delivery methods preferred Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience with cost management systems (Prolog preferred) Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities Education & Certification: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field Professional certification required (e.g., CCE or CCP ) Flexible work from home options available.