Construction Cost Engineer

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like: As a Construction Cost Engineer, You`ll play a critical role in ensuring that construction projects are planned, budgeted, and executed with financial accuracy and efficiency. You`ll combine technical engineering knowledge with strong financial and analytical skills to forecast, monitor, and control project costs throughout the project lifecycle. Hourly Pay: $45-$60 per hour based on experience. What You'll Do: - Develop detailed cost estimates during conceptual, preliminary, and final design phases. - Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements to prepare accurate quantity takeoffs. - Evaluate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs using industry benchmarks and historical data. - Establish and maintain project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost control systems. - Track actual costs against budgeted values and identify variances. - Provide early warnings on potential cost overruns and recommend corrective actions. What You'll Need: - High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or higher preferred. - 5+ years of project support experience in the AEC industry. - Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Ex...