Cost Control Engineer

OHLA USA•Riverdale Park, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

OHLA USA is seeking a Cost Control Engineer in Riverdale, MD. The Cost Control Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of cost control, including assessing and reviewing subcontract invoices, controlling and assigning costs on-site, and assisting with the preparation of budgets and reports in accordance with established company policies and procedures. OHLA USA is committed to building a better, safer, and more sustainable world and values its people as its greatest asset.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Ideally 3+ years experience in heavy civil construction and prior exposure to cost control
Interest to learn in the application of project controls in the construction environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with close attention to detail
Exceptional problem-solving skills with consistent follow through
Demonstrated MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) skills

Responsibilities

Monitor costs, prepare cost reports, forecasts and budgets in accordance with established company and project policies and procedures for the Area of the project assigned.
Effectively coordinate and communicate with the project team, and liaison with departments to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness for overall project business operations. Facilitate the coordination between the Construction team of the Area assigned and Project Controls.
Provide functional advice and support to Area managers and Segment Leads for development, implementation and maintenance of field job cost processes.
Capturing, forecasting, reporting, and controlling project costs for the area assigned.
Prepares monthly cost reports concerning cost, and forecasts for the Area assigned. Assist Cost Control Manager and Project Controls Manager in the presentation of the monthly cost reports to upper management.
Maintain an adequate cost breakdown structure to control the actual cost against the original budget, track any deviations and take into account any change orders received during the project execution.
Forecasting Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC).