Estimators work out how much it will cost for a company to supply products and services to its clients.
Cost Engineer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Cost Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Analyzing variance in cost and schedule and recommend corrective actions;
- Assist in reviewing and monitoring early completion schedules and pay application schedules for compliance with contract requirements;
- Verifying changes are properly reflected in the cost forecast and assessing impact on contingency, escalation and cash flow;
- Support preparation of cost reduction, value engineering, and risk assessment recommendations for project cost effectiveness;
- Coordinating with Regional Project Controls for required project-level reporting;
- Monitor the status of the allocation and expenditure of project commitments;
- Support the review and approval activities for baseline and subsequent updated schedules;
- Assisting Program Cost Lead with cost forecasts and funding that conforms to the Program Cost Unit Management Plan;
- Providing accurate and timely cost/budget/forecast reporting;
- Identifying trends and deviations and report to the Program Cost Lead;
- Proficient in cost management System, example: EcoSys;
- Recommending solution and recover plans to address schedule and cost impacts.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of relevant experience;
- Familiar with construction projects phases and disciplines;
- Prior experience with multi-Billion dollar programs or portfolio management;
- Working knowledge of construction contracts, means and methods;
- Ability to use analytical techniques to provide Cost analysis and provide solutions;
- AACE Certification;
- Technically strong in project cost planning and reporting;
- Degree in Engineering with specialization in Project Management or Cost Control related training;
- Familiar with Primavera 6 and Ecosys;
- Experience working with City and County of San Francisco;
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment;
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel.