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Senior/Lead Cost Engineer

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The FootBridge Companies – Energy

Pittsburgh, PA (In Person)

$135,200 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 5 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/20/2026

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Job Description

Senior/Lead Cost Engineer The FootBridge Companies
  • Energy
  • 4.3 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Contract $60
  • $70 an hour 7 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Cost management Cash flow analysis Variance analysis Detailed cost estimating Cost control Bachelor's degree Forecasting Budgeting Project leadership
Construction Management Full Job Description Title:
Senior Cost Engineer/Lead Cost Engineer Location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Type:
Full Time | On site with some flexibility
Overview:
Seeking a Senior Cost Engineer or Lead to support a large scale, multi-billion-dollar natural gas power generation project in the United States. This role will lead cost estimating, forecasting, and cost control across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead development and management of the project cost baseline and forecasts
  • Prepare and validate detailed cost estimates and budgets
  • Deliver monthly cost reports, forecasts, and variance analysis to senior leadership
  • Evaluate cost impacts related to scope changes and contractor change orders
  • Integrate cost data with project schedules and cash flow models
  • Partner with engineering, procurement, construction, and contracts teams
  • Mentor junior cost engineering staff
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of cost engineering or cost control experience on large infrastructure, power, or industrial projects
  • Experience supporting projects valued at $1B+ preferred
  • Strong Excel and cost management system experience
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
Preferred Experience:
  • Natural gas power generation or utility scale energy projects
  • EPC or EPCM project environments FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.
We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Pay:
$60.00
  • $70.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

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