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 work related to financial projections, cost planning and analysis, special projects, and process management. The role is in a fast-paced department and requires learning quickly while contributing across financial planning and analysis, management reporting, and cost engineering.

This is an active, hands-on role that includes significant time on construction sites as well as desk work in an office. The employee is expected to follow Clark Construction’s safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations. The position operates in a demanding, high-performance environment and requires flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and to monitor and respond to communications when business needs require attention. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Strong work ethic, motivation, and organizational skills, with 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 extended hours when needed, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines, and respond to communications for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.
• Ability to navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bend, kneel, and reach; and frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
• Ability to work in varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined spaces, and areas with moving mechanical equipment.
• Ability to spend prolonged periods sitting for computer work, document review, and meetings.
• Completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participation in 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 project 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 help develop recovery plans.
• Discuss and review cost-control 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.
• Follow Clark Construction’s safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
• Monitor and respond to communications when business needs require attention, including time-sensitive matters or emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time