Cost Engineer

Lease Crutcher Lewis Careers•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lease Crutcher Lewis is seeking a Cost Engineer to help establish and maintain cost control processes throughout the lifecycle of DCAT projects. This role supports project financial management through change order administration, invoicing, budget tracking, forecasting, cost reporting, and closeout support. You will work closely with project management, operations, accounting, and client cost management teams to keep project financial information accurate, organized, and actionable. Your work will help teams understand cost status, prepare reliable documentation, and support sound project decisions. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, discreet, and comfortable managing complex cost information in a fast-paced construction environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, construction management certificate, and at least two years of relevant commercial construction experience required; equivalent work experience may apply.
Understanding of the full construction project lifecycle.
Computer proficiency required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to manage time, prioritize work, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organization and complex problem-solving skills.
Current driver’s license and clean driving record per company vehicle policy.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screening is a conditional requirement of the employment process.
Physical requirements include regular communication, requiring the ability to see, talk, and hear, as well as the ability to frequently stand, walk, and use hands, fingers, and arms.
Additional abilities include sitting, climbing, and balancing, as well as the ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to walk and access all areas of an active construction site, including areas with uneven footing, working at heights, and working in varying climate conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with change management processes, defined project scopes, commercial construction drawings, and specifications preferred.
Understanding of project risk management concepts.
Experience with Spectrum Accounting Software, Procore, and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage project cost control workflows in close partnership with the project management team.
Coordinate change order workflows from start to finish, including routing, review, content analysis, and approval processes.
Maintain detailed spreadsheets that support accurate forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting across project systems.
Coordinate with client cost management teams to process change orders, invoices, and required documentation.
Support project budgets, cash flow projections, labor cost analysis, projected total cost reporting, and construction budget preparation.
Prepare monthly invoices using Spectrum Accounting Software and coordinate backup documentation with project teams and trade partners.
Maintain the Schedule of Values and ensure totals balance with the Spectrum Accounting estimate amount.
Assist with scope change identification, cost estimating, documentation, assembly, and client presentation materials.
Support owner pay applications, subcontractor pay application reviews, second-tier payments through joint checks, cost corrections, and financial contract closeout.
Build strong working relationships with project teams, accounting, operations, clients, trade partners, vendors, and owners.
Review and respond to cost-related correspondence with clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.
Attend project finance and staff meetings prepared to share cost updates, open items, and follow-up needs.
Prioritize work, manage deadlines, and stay organized in an environment with frequent interruptions and competing demands.