Project Lead Cost Engineer

Project Lead Cost Engineer at Empresa Confidencial Project Lead Cost Engineer at Empresa Confidencial in Hillside, New Jersey Posted in about 20 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Project Lead Cost Engineer The successful candidate will be a member of the project controls team, working closely with engineering, planning and finance disciplines to ensure consistent and accurate integration of cost and planning for the project. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cost Engineer. As a key member of the project delivery team, this role will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and analyzing project cost data to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of construction cost engineering principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining Cost Control and Forecasting on a large capital project;
• Support the development of project cost control systems and cost breakdown structures based on APM Terminals standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, package managers and procurement teams to assess cost impacts of changes.
• Challenge and align project budgets, cash flow projections based on time-phased Value of Work Done (VOWD), and any project-specific reports, tools, or spreadsheets.
• Ensure the basis of Estimate at Completion is predicted using industry recognised approaches to ensure accurate, reliable and consistent forecasting;
• Evaluate resource requirement, commitment data and productivity and cost variance reports developed by the delivery team.
• Support the implementation of Earned Value Management on the project.
• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts to completion (ETC), and estimates at completion (EAC).
• You will be overseeing the administration of contract agreements, purchase orders, and the issuance of contractor payment certification.
• Assist the Project Controls Manager with the project change management process, including development of high-level estimates and overseeing the up-issue of cost baselines;
• Closing out cost management aspects on completion of contracts.
• Participate in value engineering exercises and cost optimization initiatives
• Support risk management processes by identifying cost-related risks and developing mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with finance and accounting departments to ensure alignment of project cost data with corporate financial systems

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Degree qualified in a technical or project management-based discipline is desired.
• Project management qualification / certification is preferable (i.e. Professional certification such as AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent.
• Experience working on port infrastructure or marine terminal projects .
• Knowledge of federal and state funding and reporting requirements for public infrastructure projects. Experience
• Ideally the candidate has had +10 years of cost engineering experience on major infrastructure projects.
• A working knowledge of other project controls disciplines (scheduling, risk management, cost engineering, document management and change management) is essential.
• Earned Value Management implementation experience is desired.
• English language fluency.
• Preferably contractor management experience would be sought. Systems Knowledge
• Strong proficiency in cost estimating and cost control software (e.g., Excel, Prism, CostX, or similar).
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and their integration with cost data.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Skills
• Organisational agility
• Strong personality - able to work with and comfortable in challenging all personnel at all levels within organisations.
• Hands-on.
• Disciplined.
• Strong communicator.
• Able to build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Results oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Job Type:

Full Time Salary:

$117,000.00 - $130,000.00

Benefits:

Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match. The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws. Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.