What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Engineer position at Luster National?
Job Description
Job Description
About the Position
We are seeking skilled Cost Engineers to manage, update, and evaluate cost management data, including budgets and forecasts, ensuring accurate and timely cost reporting.
This posting is for future, long-term, on-site Cost Engineer positions located in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, or potentially other areas around the state.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes designs, drawings, proposals, scopes of work, and / or specifications to determine cost projections; develop comprehensive budget cost estimates for complex infrastructure / transit / rail / roadway projects.
- Manages and maintains cost management data, including budgets and forecasts, to ensure accurate and timely reporting of costs.
- Compiles and reviews monthly reports to verify cost data accuracy.
- Analyzes variances in cost and schedule, recommending corrective actions as necessary.
- Provides support during reviews and meetings related to project controls.
- Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to others in the resolution of project control issues.
- Develops updates to assist project control efforts, including tracking of budgets, actuals, accruals, forecasts, and changes.
- Contributes to the preparation, assembly, and production of program reports that could include earned value, risk, cost, progress, cash flow, schedule, and other key metrics.
- Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance and reviews of complex cost estimates, making adjustments as needed.
- Collaborates with various teams to gather necessary cost data.
- Develops accruals and burn rates for approval; verifies that changes are reflected correctly in the cost forecast, assessing impacts on contingency, escalation, and cash flow.
Skills and Attributes
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $100-175k annually. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications / licenses that have been obtained, etc.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and / or federal regulations.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.
Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.
Salary : $100,000 - $175,000
