Cost Engineer

Our client is looking to hire multiple Cost Engineers and Project Controls Specialists for the largest utility in NJ. This role offers hybrid flexibility and competitive pay. Candidates must be commutable to Central NJ and have at least 5 years experience within Cost Engineering or Project Controls.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Project scheduling using the Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Experienced in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Calculating Risk and Risk Management
• Time Phased Cost Forecasting
• Subcontractor Invoicing
• Change Order management
• RFP/Bid preparation and analysis
• Produce the project cost and progress reports for Project Manager and Client
• Produce and maintain the Project Control Execution Plan

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field: engineering, project management, construction management.
• Experience in developing and managing multiple concurrent projects and developing and executing PMO best practices.
• Experience in all facets of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPC).
• High level of computer expertise in multiple industry-wide software products, such as:
• MS Office Products
• Scheduling software such as Primavera and MS Project
• Client ERP systems such as JDE, QUAD, SAP, ARIBA, CONCUR
• PPM Software: Prolog, Proliance, Prism G2, Procore, Cleopatra, Cora Systems

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