Cost Engineer

Cost Engineer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so our employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to plan and execute the Project Controls requirements for a project. The individual will be responsible for incurred cost, cost flows, coordinate the change management process, analyzing project costs, forecasting, providing variance explanations against the plan, and reporting to internal and external management, effective communication skills, highly motivated, lump sum project experience, experience with utilizing SAP, time management, other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract
• Accumulate and compile accurate cost management data to prepare the project budget and update the progress of the project
• Develop cost control/scheduling procedures, execution plan, and business plan for a project
• Participate in weekly project cost reviews/schedule meetings
• Develop and implement a basic change management system for engineering and construction
• Develop and maintain Management, Project and Control level schedules
• Identify trends and deviations and recommends corrective courses of action
• Maintain the established project cost/schedule program and prepares schedule/cost status reports
• Provide meaningful, accurate historical data

Qualifications

• Candidates must have successfully provided cost engineering services while serving as the project controls cost engineer
• Must have a solid understanding of field cost engineering concepts and a strong working knowledge of estimating and cost control systems
• Willingness to accept a field assignment
• Knowledge of Cost and Planning work process
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within Project Team environment
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Supervisory skill might be required

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to Wesley.stephens@trsstaffing.com. Please include the job number and title of the position in the application subject line.

TRS Staffing Solutions Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.