Cost Engineer

Clark Construction Group • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

As a member of the Cost Engineering team, the Cost Engineer performs tasks related to financial projections, cost planning and analysis, special projects, and process management. This is a fast-paced position involving work across financial planning and analysis, management reporting, and cost engineering. The role includes time on active construction sites and in an office setting. Employees are expected to follow Clark Construction’s safety policies and procedures and applicable laws. The position requires flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and to monitor and respond to communications when time-sensitive matters or emergencies arise. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• High motivation, a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and the ability to interact effectively with coworkers.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comprehension of job cost management concepts and methodologies.
• Careful attention to detail and reliable work output.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work independently to achieve common objectives.
• Ability to work on active construction sites, including navigating uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bending, kneeling, and reaching; and frequently lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
• Ability to work extended hours and respond to communications outside regular working hours when business needs require it.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening and comply with random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or coursework in project management, commercial real estate, and/or construction.

Responsibilities

• Review key contract terms for each project when developing project budgets.
• Develop, maintain, and review monthly and weekly productivity reports.
• Develop, review, and discuss staff, equipment, and expense charts with project teams.
• Develop, review, and discuss monthly projections versus project plans with project teams.
• Identify projected cost overages and assist with developing recovery plans.
• Discuss and review cost control in projections with selected projects as needed.
• Manage project audits with project teams and outside auditors as needed.
• Identify negative project or company-wide trends before they affect profitability.

What This Job Offers

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