Construction Cost Engineer

We are looking for a Construction Cost Engineer to join our client's growing construction team. This position plays a key role in maintaining cost accuracy, strengthening change control practices, and helping project teams make informed financial decisions throughout the construction lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, a disciplined approach to documentation, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost tracking activities from early planning through closeout to help maintain budget accuracy and financial discipline.
• Administer the subcontractor change process by monitoring submissions, following up on pending actions, and confirming documentation is complete before approval.
• Enter and maintain change order records within the designated project platform, ensuring information is accurate, current, and processed within required timelines.
• Contribute to monthly cost reporting by compiling financial data, identifying budget variances, and summarizing key risks along with practical mitigation recommendations.
• Support meetings and presentations with internal leaders, clients, and external partners by preparing clear financial updates and project cost insights.
• Evaluate contract language and project documentation to help determine commercial entitlement related to change events, claims, and other cost impacts.
• Work closely with finance and accounting stakeholders to align reporting, uphold financial controls, and address cost-related questions during the project.
• Review market conditions such as labor availability, union considerations, material pricing, and tax implications to inform estimates, forecasts, and budget adjustments.
• Assist with the resolution of invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and change-related billing issues to keep project financials accurate and current.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in construction cost management, project accounting, project controls, or commercial project administration.
• Working knowledge of construction accounting practices and the financial controls required on commercial building projects.
• Experience managing change orders from initial review through documentation, pricing coordination, approval tracking, and final record updates.
• Proficiency with construction technology platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost data, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with large-scale commercial construction environments, including project budgets, schedules, risk tracking, and documentation management.
• High attention to detail, sound business judgment, and a consistent sense of accountability in a deadline-driven setting.

Compensation & Benefits

• The targeted salary range for this position is $85-100K.
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement and Savings Benefits.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays.