Cost Engineer

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Cost Engineer for our Glastonbury, CT office. 

Your Impact

• Work under the direction of the Project Manager and/or Project Controls Manager to support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of project financial reporting.
• Attend a variety of project meetings with project stakeholders to track and solve cost management issues. 
• Maintain financial reports for individual project subtasks, and provide roll-up reports that summarize the subtasks. 
• Review funding availability and procurement documentation to ensure conformance to approved project budgets. 
• Facilitate change management processes to ensure changes are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participate in development of project estimates, budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and cost trends. 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is required.
• Qualified candidates should have 5-7 years of combined field and office cost control experience involving large-scale projects
• The candidate must have the ability to work in a matrix-type environment and must be a self-starter. 
• Experience with multiple stakeholder/funding sources is required. 
• Proficiency in cost control/cost management methods and applications including earned value analysis and cost forecasting. 
• Ability to interface with clients and participate in business development initiatives. 
• Experience with cost accrual and tracking procedures are a plus, as are cost estimating and scheduling experience. 
• Expert ability with Microsoft Office Suite primarily Excel. 
• Knowledge of Primavera Contract Manager, P6, SharePoint and/or Cognos dB are a major plus. 
• Certification as CCE or CCC is also a plus. 
• Excellent communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal skills to deal with a high-pressure environment. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with advanced degrees or professional certifications and accreditations in Construction Management and related fields are preferred.

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