Job Description
Job Description
Cost Control Engineer
Department: Project Controls
Role Overview: The Cost Control Engineer oversees the administrative and technical aspects of cost management for construction projects. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and forecasting the financial performance of sub-projects and the overall project to ensure cost efficiency and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily cost control tasks, including cost allocation for labor, materials, and equipment.
- Support the preparation of monthly cost closing reports and presentations.
- Collaborate on cost closing summaries and field data compilation.
- Prepare quarterly forecast documentation, including changes in quantities, unit rate updates, and cost breakdown analysis.
- Utilize cost control software (e.g., SEO NET) to apply cost control concepts and operations.
- Identify potential risks, propose preventive solutions, and develop strategies to enhance project profitability.
- Optimize resource utilization to ensure efficient project execution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong understanding of cost control concepts and variance analysis.
- Excellent analytical skills paired with a civil engineering background.
- Proficiency in construction logic and project workflows.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment and adapt to sudden changes in project structure.
- Proactive in proposing efficiency improvements based on prior experience.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in project controls.
- Preference for candidates with experience in multi-year heavy/civil construction projects.