Construction Cost Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Contractor Pricing Review — Validate pricing using established unit-rate agreements and benchmark structures.
• Change Request Evaluation — Assess cost impacts tied to tool install scope changes and field-driven modifications.
• Cost Impact Analysis — Ensure all scope changes are accurately captured, documented, and reflected in forecasts.
• Forecasting & Budget Support — Contribute to cost trending, budgeting, and schedule-driven cost analysis.
• Financial Tracking — Monitor commitments, expenditures, accruals, and forecasted costs.
• Invoice & Documentation Review — Validate payment applications and supporting cost documentation.
• Risk & Variance Identification — Flag commercial risks, scope gaps, and cost variances.
• Cost Reporting — Develop cost reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Contingency & Exposure Recommendations — Provide guidance on cost exposure and forecast adjustments.
• Lifecycle Financial Management — Maintain accurate financial records throughout construction execution.

Scope Focus

• MEP systems
• Process utilities
• Industrial construction practices

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in cost engineering, project controls, estimating, quantity surveying, or construction financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, process utilities, and industrial construction practices.
• Experience supporting large capital construction projects.
• Proficiency in Excel, cost management tools, and technical documentation review.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and installation requirements.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, mission-critical, pharma, or other highly technical construction environments.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, or industrial construction.
• Familiarity with forecasting, earned value, or project controls methodologies.
• Experience with process utility systems and equipment installation projects.
• Proficiency with Procore, SharePoint, and Teams.