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Cost Engineer

$75k - $90k

PC Construction

Become our next employee owner and work with a great team in our Project Controls Department. This department supports all operations at PC Construction and provides an excellent environment to understand our company and the construction industry. 

The Cost Engineer position provides the perfect opportunity for an ambitious candidate to expand their understanding of, and expertise in, construction contracting, budgeting, forecasting and change management. In this role you will also collaborate with accounting and deepen your understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and financial forecasting. 

The right candidate will have a bachelor's degree, along with three to five years’ experience successfully managing administrative activities on a construction project and a strong interest/understanding of construction contracting, budgeting, forecasting and change management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and train project teams in all job cost systems.

o Contracts and Change Management o Project Budgets and Cost Management o Monthly Project Forecasting (estimate to complete) o Job Billing o Subcontracts and Purchase Orders o Systems Improvement - monitor and continuously improve cost management processes and procedures o Develop and deliver training to support the company’s best practices and procedures

100% EMPLOYEE OWNED

PC Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

About PC Construction:  PC offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and public clients across the country. The company manages projects along the east coast from its headquarters in Vermont and a network of locations in Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic. From specialized buildings to complex water and wastewater treatment plants, PC is ranked annually as one of the top contractors in the country. A construction industry leader for over 65 years, PC Construction is guided to success by its team of dedicated employee-owners. #LI-AL1

This position has a pay range of $75,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on experience, in addition to an extensive benefits package that includes company stock and a profit-sharing bonus.

Vacancy posted 14 hours ago
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