What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Engineer position at Dragados USA, Inc.?
Primary Responsibilties
- Set up subcontractor pay application cover sheets based on the schedule of values found in the subcontract and change orders.
- Review subcontractors pay applications for accuracy. Confirm all information is entered in the pay application correctly and that add information sums correctly.
- Prepare cover sheets for subcontractor pay applications and start approvals process in approval system.
- Track progress of schedule of values and update cost manager and controls manager of contract items that need to be updated.
- Prepare subcontractor accruals monthly and assist in coding accounting accruals.
- Assist in collection of construction quantities for monthly job cost reports and enter information into cost management program.
- Understand month end process and tasks and be able to prepare month end reports, when needed.
- Work with project engineers and managers to forecast remaining work quantities, crew sizes, and unit rates and prepare summaries to be used in forecasting efforts.
- Review cost details to assist in evaluation of monthly based costs and prepare forecasts based on cost detail and schedule.
- Use cost management software to update forecast information.
- Assist in tracking cost information related to extra work and back charges and compile into cost packages.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management
- 5-7 years' experience in heavy civil construction.
- Experience with P6 software preferred.
- Must be a team player
