Senior Cost Engineer

Senior Cost Engineer ORCAS Project Controls Los Angeles, CA Job Details 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Qualifications Microsoft Word Accounting systems Civil engineering Microsoft Excel Presentation software Construction cost control Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Electrical systems Engineering project budget management Data management Construction industry experience Meeting facilitation Commercial building projects Cross-functional collaboration Mechanical knowledge Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Job description: We are looking for a Senior Cost Engineer who can manage cost on multiple CAPEX projects. Construction experience is essential. A combination of manufacturing, labs and office space construction will be involved. The detailed responsibilities for this role require solid strength in cost engineering, and reporting, as well as strong communication skills to facilitate meetings with cross-functional groups.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Assist the PM with trending and forecasting of construction direct costs and staff/general conditions costs. Assist PM with evaluation and disposition of submitted CM and Subcontractor Change Orders (i.e. scope, unit rates, quantity reviews, etc.). Ensure total capital cost/schedule impacts are estimated. Establish metrics for evaluating progress. Support evaluation of status against the baseline schedule; provide analysis for assessment. Assist PM with review of CM invoices; verify progress claimed and compliance with commercial/contract terms. Assist PM with the Commercial Evaluations for CM procured items (Subcontracts and Equipment) and Owner procured items (Casework, Furniture, Equipment, etc.) Assist the PM with tracking commitments/expenditures and forecasting any Owner procured Equipment not under the construction firms' responsibility. Owner Procurement

• track all project Purchase Orders in Owner procurement system.

Invoice approvals/payments Develop and Manage executive status reports. Update project cost reports, track total (EPC, Owner's costs) commitments, expenditures and forecasts against approved project funding. Provide analysis to PM for evaluation. Prepare monthly reports for PM review. Prepare overall project cost and schedule status slides for monthly Principals/Sponsors meetings (if required). Assist PM with estimate development. Includes analysis, preparation for Cost Risk Assessments, and presentation for submittal/approval. Implement and oversee the project Change Management system (after completion of BOD). Track project contingency budgets and usage throughout the duration of the project. Provide analysis to PM for evaluation. Maintain the project reporting calendar and financial month-end dates. Update total project cash flow projections, provide information for monthly accruals and reconcile expenditures. Support Cost Segregation at end of project. Review

• Development and coordination of the integrated baseline EPC schedule. Review
• Updating and analysis of the integrated EPC schedule
• critical path, forecast completion dates, areas of concern, status of key milestones, etc.

Provide feedback to the PM for evaluation. Support Schedule Risk Analysis. Baseline analysis and periodic updates as required. Establish cost and schedule management procedures for CM services. Conduct Project Controls alignment meeting.

Requirements Qualifications:

Strong communication and presentation capabilities: written and verbal Demonstrate team spirit and strong dedication to the success of the team. Multiple large-scale complex project experience or program experience Knowledge in the construction of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems. Knowledge and Experience working with Financial Systems and managing large data from Financial Systems Experience working with Finance Groups Experience with cost control/engineering.

Education and Training:

Relevant Construction Experience 10+ years Cost Engineering Experience 10+ years CAPEX Experience in Life Sciences (biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device) 3+ years Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint PMI or AACE are beneficial Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Why ORCAS Project Controls? ORCAS has been delivering specialized project controls for complex capital projects since 1988, not by growing the biggest team, but by building the best one. We're a place where your expertise is recognized, your growth is supported, and your work genuinely matters to the outcome of major projects. At ORCAS, you're not a headcount. You're a professional with a career worth investing in. We support ongoing education, professional development, and the kind of collaborative environment where sharp people do their best work. We hold ourselves to high standards. Integrity, loyalty, and trust aren't just words here. If you share those values and want to work alongside people who take their craft seriously, we'd like to hear from you. Learn more at www.

OrcasProjectControls.com