Cost Engineer

Clark Construction Group•Dallas, TX

10d

About The Position

As a member of the Cost Engineering team, the Cost Engineer performs work involving financial projections, cost planning and analysis, special projects, and process management. The role is in a fast-paced department and spans financial planning and analysis, management reporting, and cost engineering. This is an active, hands-on position with significant time spent on active construction sites as well as time in a typical office setting. The employee must follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations. The role requires flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and to respond to time-sensitive business needs or emergencies outside regular working hours. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly fitness-for-duty tests are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 3 years of experience.
Strong work ethic, motivation, and organizational skills.
Ability to interact effectively with coworkers.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Understanding 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 toward common objectives.
Ability to navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work in varying weather, moderate-to-loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods for computer work, document review, and meetings.
Flexibility to work extended hours and respond to communications outside regular working hours when business needs require it.

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 project projections against the project plan with project teams.
Identify projected cost overages and help develop recovery plans.
Discuss and review cost-control matters 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.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all work locations.
Monitor and respond to communications when required to address time-sensitive matters or emergencies.