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Cost Engineer

Dragados USA, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Job Responsibilities :

  • 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.

Requirements :

  • 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.
  • DRAGADOS USA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

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