Cost Control Engineer

Acciona • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. The SR400 Express Lanes Project is a transformative $4.6 billion infrastructure initiative led by SR400 Constructors, a 50/50 joint venture between Flatiron Dragados and ACCIONA. Commissioned by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Georgia State Road Tollway Authority (SRTA), the project will add two 16-mile express lanes from Sandy Springs MARTA Station (Exit 5) to McFarland (Exit 12), enhancing mobility along one of Georgia’s busiest corridors. With a peak workforce of over 500, the project also includes dedicated bus rapid transit stations and key bridge refurbishments. Construction is set to begin in late 2025, with substantial completion anticipated in 2031. The Cost Control Engineer will be responsible for monitoring project costs, supporting financial forecasting, and ensuring accurate reporting of cost performance across one of the SR400 segments. This role plays a key part in integrating cost control systems, analyzing financial data, and supporting project teams in maintaining budgetary discipline throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cost construction or project engineering.
• Knowledge of construction cost control practices and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Tracking status of cost accruals and pay applications coordinating reviews with Segment Engineers.
• Identify discrepancies & perform subcontract reconciliation for production scope
• Weekly Time Review/Reporting with MHRs.
• Facilitate Weekly Meetings with the Construction team to ensure proper coding.
• Monthly equipment Reviews
• Weekly Labor Productivity Reports and reviews with Segment Engineers.
• Review/Process Requisitions and Change Order Requests providing Forecast figures and cost codes.
• Cost Transfers requests and follow up with Finance to ensure cost coding accuracy.
• Support Forecast Reviews/Updates as needed assisting with preparation of forecast templates & supporting documentation.
• Perform analysis as needed under the Cost Control Manager supervision (contracts commitments, labor productivities, main overruns incurred..)
• Determine gaps for construction team to review

Benefits

• competitive salary
• relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved
• 401(k) retirement plan
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• short and long-term disability benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level