Cost Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities Review each Project’s key contract terms in the development of Project budgets Development/Maintenance/Review of monthly/weekly productivity reports Develop/Review/Discussion with Project Team their Staff, Equipment and Expense Charts Develop/Review/Discuss with Project Team their monthly projections vs project Plan Identify any Projected cost overages and help in development of recovery plans Discussions/Review with Select Projects concerning controlling cost in projections as needed Manage Project Audits with Project Team with Outside Auditors as needed Identify Negative Trends (Project or Company Wide) prior to Effecting Profitability Qualifications / Selection Criteria Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university 3+ years of experience Highly motivated individual with strong work ethic and organizational skills and the ability to interact effectively with coworkers Strong quantitative, analytical and financial modeling skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Comprehension of job cost management, concepts and methodologies Careful attention to detail and reliability of output Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word is required Knowledge/coursework in project management, commercial real estate and/or construction is preferred, but not required Self Starter, ability to work independently to Achieve Common Objectives Physical Side of the Role This is an active, hands‑on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. There may be desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings. Work Environment You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast‑paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Safety and Compliance Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations. Clark promotes a drug‑free workplace. A pre‑employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests. Equal Opportunity Employment Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Authorization to Work Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis in order to be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr