Project Cost Engineer

Job Description

Cockram Construction is an international management-owned, construction services business with a history of over 150 years. We are, at heart, a construction company with an aim to provide top level services to our clients in high tech and challenging industries. In the US, our staff provide services on client sites coast to coast with a focus in the Pharmaceutical / Bio-Tech and Themed/Attraction industries.

We are seeking a "hands on" Cost Engineer. The Initial training period will require onsite presence, with a more flexible hybrid schedule after.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and adhere to Project Controls Plan.
• Develop and maintain project cost in Cost Management Tool in accordance to control accounts guidelines.
• Provide project cost data and supporting documentation within the projects controls systems of record.
• Perform reconciliation of cost data from local accounting system to the projects controls system of record
• Provide actual cost data from local accounting system.
• Ensure that actual data figures in local accounting system are project related and coded accurately.
• Support the Project Construction Manager on all levels of cost reporting and forecasting.
• Support the Project Construction Manager on all levels of negotiation and validation of contracts and change order in conjunction with Procurement.
• Develop reports on actuals, variances, trends and re-forecast as necessary.
• Ensures proper Change management throughout the project phases.
• Develop and maintain detailed Cash flow and Commitment flow throughout the project phases.
• Work independently in evaluating external costs and developing internal cost estimates in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Participate in the value engineering process.
• Keep and effectively utilize historical records of project costs.
• Analyze change orders for cost impact.
• Perform bid cost comparisons for proposal review teams.
• Provide costs and schedule impacts associated with risks that have been identified for a project.
• Review and validate contractual compliance of project invoices.
• Assist and support project manager in financial project close-out.
• At the completion of the project, develop and ensure recording of the project’s historical cost information and “lessons learned” for future use.

Skills Required:

• A good understanding of cost control/ management.
• Familiar with project planning and scheduling.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in various aspects of project controls, accounting, estimating, planning/scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting/reporting.
• Good Interpersonal and collaborating skills.
• Good organization and prioritization skills to execute work accurately and largely self – directed, handle multiple priorities, and analyze reports and trend activities.
• Knowledge of general practices, system automation, commissioning, qualification and validation within the Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry is an advantage.
• Knowledge of general engineering practices, building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and craft trades.

Join our team and contribute to exciting projects worldwide. Cockram Construction, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA/HRA options, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401K with 5% match, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid sick time, 8 paid holidays 2 floating holidays, $250 annual wellness stipend, and tuition reimbursement.