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Cost Engineer - Combined Cycle Power Plant

$1,050 per week

Insight Global

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We're seeking a Cost Engineer to support project controls, cost forecasting, and financial reporting for a large industrial construction project in Charlottesville, VA. This position will work closely with project leadership to monitor budgets, track project progress, manage change orders, and ensure accurate cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

Schedule & Travel

  • M-F 10 hour days
  • If not local, per diem is $1050 per week

What You'll Do

  • Support project cost controls and project controls reporting
  • Develop and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts
  • Track project progress, productivity, and earned value metrics
  • Assist with change order estimates, change requests, and change management
  • Create weekly and monthly cost reports for project leadership
  • Monitor budget performance and identify cost risks or variances
  • Analyze and communicate project trends through reports and dashboards
  • Support Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and work package coordination
  • Work closely with field teams to track progress and productivity

What We're Looking For

  • 3-5+ years of experience in:
  • Cost Engineering
  • Cost Controls
  • Project Controls
  • Cost Coordination
  • Experience supporting industrial construction projects
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Cost forecasting
  • Budget management
  • Change order management
  • Progress measurement
  • Cost analysis and reporting
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field is a plus

Preferred Experience

  • EPC project experience
  • Oil & Gas construction experience strongly preferred
  • Experience working on power generation, chemical, data center, or other heavy industrial projects
  • Familiarity with project controls and forecasting tools
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