Cost Engineer

About the role

Are you driven by data and can turn numbers into actionable insights? 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. This is a full-time position supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes our Data Center market segments.

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.
• Assists 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.
• Monitors the job cost report against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assists 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.
• 3+ years experience in construction industry, quantities tracking, or engineering required.
• Developing written and verbal communication skills.
• Developing knowledge of cost forecast through understanding of the Job Cost Report.
• Ability to forecast cost independently by analyzing actual cost and projecting accurately.
• Assist in production pre-planning by gaining general construction knowledge.
• Ability to identify risk and opportunity by analyzing data and identify trends or areas of concern.
• Shows initiative in inquiries and document findings to mitigate risk or pursue opportunity.
• General construction finance knowledge with ability to understand project level reporting.
• Ability to support accounts receivable & payable and other accounting functions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Developing knowledge of construction project practices.

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

Salary range: USD $90,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year