Cost Engineer

About the role

As a Cost Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in monitoring, analyzing and forecasting the financial outcomes of one or more construction projects within a district. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to provide insights and recommendations that enhance financial performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assembles daily and weekly production documentation control reports.
• Performs cost analysis and spend tracking to monitor project costs and revenue and forecast final financial outcomes.
• Affords assistance in or performs generation of project budget and monthly forecasting within Company supported cost control software.
• Uses Company determined process and practices to document, track and report cost on assigned projects.
• Works with project management team and project controls team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
• Supports integration of Company systems to track, monitor and control costs.
• Maintains the job cost report against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Aids in project close out procedures by validating final revenue prior to final bill submission.
• Audits accounting systems between Company and Owner systems to ensure accuracy.
• Supports financial audit process on assigned projects.
• Generates, analyzes and submits monthly reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Experience in construction industry, quantities tracking, or engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Developing written and verbal communication skills.
• Developing knowledge of construction accounting principles and practices.
• Able to analyze data and identify trends or areas of concern.
• Shows follow-through in inquiries and documents findings.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Developing knowledge of construction project practices.

Skills

• Data analysis
• Financial forecasting
• Project management
• Cost control
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay

Min USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Schedule

Full time