Job Description
Cost Engineer Fantastic opportunity with our client, a major EPCM company, for a home office-based Cost Engineer- working on Life Science Engineering Projects. Responsibilities * Proactively monitor Implement and evaluate earned value on projects to track progress in home office and field construction projects. * and communicate budget, actual status, and forecast costs/labour hours for projects. Create client and internal status reports that effectively communicate cost status. * Assist the project manager and construction manager to develop accurate and timely estimates at completion on a monthly basis. * Perform cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management, risk management, cost analysis, and variance analysis. * Work closely with clients, vendors, and other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. * Prepare change notices promptly in connection with the PM/CM. * Coordinate requirements for project managers and implement specific control procedures. Requirements * 5+ years of experience with Cost Engineering/Project Controls. * Knowledge of engineering and construction techniques and their cost impacts. * Experience with work breakdown structures and resolving financial issues. * Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent relevant work experience. * Previous experience working with a multi-disciplined group (Engineering and Construction) to determine the EAC, the efficiency of both cost (CPI) and schedule (SPI), and highlight the potential risks to completion and their financial impact. * Cost Engineering/Project Controls experience on EPCMV life-cycle projects in the Life Sciences or Bio-Pharma industry. * High degree of Emotional Intelligence, team player mentality, coachable. * Prolog and EPCMV project life cycle experience (home office and field construction). * Advanced Excel and/or Power BI skills. * Experience using EcoSys