Sr. Cost Control Engineer

About Us:

S&B USA Construction is a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions. Our team of experienced professionals demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to safety, quality, and service on all our projects. We excel on projects with tight schedules and difficult working conditions. Our innovative solutions and customer focused approach provide our clients with unmatched value and quality.

Job Summary:

The Cost Control Engineer is an integral part of the Project Controls Team, responsible for ensuring project budgets and costs are effectively monitored and controlled throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project managers, schedulers, and field teams, this role emphasizes cost integration with engineering, procurement, and construction processes. This is not a finance role, but a key technical position designed to ensure cost efficiency and project success.

What You Will Do:

Field Collaboration and Integration

• Act as a liaison between field teams, project managers, and office-based support teams to ensure integration of cost control activities with on-site operations.
• Participate in site visits to verify progress, validate cost data, and understand on-the-ground challenges affecting budget performance.
  
  

Project Setup

• Collaborate with project teams to establish cost control systems and procedures tailored to project goals.
• Develop baseline budgets that align with approved project scopes and schedules.
• Coordinate with schedulers to ensure cost elements are integrated into the project timeline, identifying cost-critical activities.
• Assist in setting up project coding structures for cost tracking and reporting in ERP and project management systems.
  
  

Cost Tracking and Progress Monitoring

• Continuously monitor project costs against budgets and forecasts, ensuring accurate tracking of expenditures.
• Work with field teams to collect and analyze data related to labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  
  

Change Management and Scope Control

• Support the assessment and documentation of project scope changes, preparing detailed cost analyses for proposed changes.
• Evaluate the financial impact of change orders, ensuring timely processing and updates to project budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in all budget modifications.
  
  

Risk Management

• Assist in identifying cost risks early in the project lifecycle, contributing to the development of proactive mitigation strategies.
• Analyze the financial implications of potential project delays, resource constraints, or unforeseen conditions, providing recommendations to reduce cost impacts.
• Develop contingency plans and track contingency usage throughout the project to manage risk effectively.
  
  

Reporting and Communication

• Present cost-related insights to project teams and senior leadership, highlighting areas for corrective action.
• Generate cost flow projections aligned with project schedules, ensuring stakeholders are informed of upcoming financial requirements.
• Maintain open communication with project managers, schedulers, and field teams to ensure cost data supports decision-making.
  
  

Key Deliverables

• Baseline Budget: Initial budget aligned with project schedules and resources.
• Cost Reports: Regular detailed reports, including variance analysis and Earned Value metrics.
• Forecast Updates: Timely and accurate updates to project cost forecasts reflecting progress and scope changes.
• Change Log: Comprehensive record of all budget modifications and approved change orders.
• Risk Assessments: Detailed analysis of cost risks and proposed mitigation strategies.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field.
  
  

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in cost control or financial analysis within the construction or related industry.
• Experience in heavy-civil projects, including highways, bridges, and large infrastructure projects, is a plus.
  
  

Skills:

• Proficiency in cost management software and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Viewpoint Vista, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, change orders, and claims processes.
  
  

Other:

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 15% of the time may be necessary.
• Candidates should be available during standard working hours.
• Flexibility in working hours is preferred to manage projects in different time zones or with varying schedules.
  
  

Benefit Summary:

• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
  
  

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, gender, genetics, creed, veterans’ status or sexual orientation.

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