Cost Engineer

Jacobs Solutions • Atlanta, GA

429d • $115,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Cost Engineer position at Jacobs involves supporting the construction aspects of MARTA's expansion program as part of a joint venture. The role focuses on project controls, financial management, and ensuring timely and accurate billing and budget monitoring for multiple subconsultant firms. The Project Controls Specialist will play a crucial role in data management, risk analysis, and reporting, contributing to the overall success of the project.

Requirements

• BS or BA in Cost Management, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, or Finance.
• United States Citizenship required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a project controls or related function.
• Minimum of five (5) plus years' experience on PMCM contracts for a project/program working on a client site.

Responsibilities

• Work with business representatives of approximately 20 subconsultant firms to address invoicing, payments, and budgeting concerns.
• Collaborate with Jacobs' Contract Support staff for the development, submission, and approval of subconsultant work orders.
• Track and report diversity participation data and compliance on a monthly basis.
• Track and report monthly overtime hours for approximately 20 subconsultant firms.
• Verify, consolidate, and coordinate timesheets for MARTA and subconsultants.
• Assist Senior Project Manager, Business Manager, and Resource Coordinator with DocuSign tracking for various documents.
• Acquire supplies as needed to support joint venture functions.
• Input or update critical activity data, including project logic, resource allocations, progress updates, and expenditure details.
• Execute comprehensive risk analysis on both cost and schedule, providing recommendations for effective contingency usage.
• Implement and uphold change management systems and processes.
• Identify potential project issues early and report them to operations leadership, collaborating on recovery plans.
• Prepare detailed spreadsheets and conduct routine cost analyses, cash flow evaluations, and other cost-related assessments.
• Set up, monitor, and report on earned value progress measurement systems for projects.
• Produce comprehensive planning and scheduling reports and analyses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options.
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Caregiver leave.
• Merit increases and performance discretionary bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree