Cost Engineer

PCL Construction•Harrison County, WV

About The Position

As a Cost Engineer for PCL Industrial Construction Co. in Harrison County, West Virginia, you will provide accurate cost reporting and forecasting to help project teams manage risk, control expenditures, and maximize project profitability. The role supports cost controls on downstream construction projects and coordinates project costing to meet company and customer expectations. You will help manage project changes, establish and maintain work breakdown structures and work packages, monitor field progress and productivity, and prepare cost forecasts and project reports. You will also analyze and communicate schedule and progress information to project personnel and work with the Project Controls Manager and field departments throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
EPC oil and gas construction experience required.
Experience and knowledge of planning, scheduling, progress measurement, cost analysis, and cost forecasting.
Well organized, with good time-management skills and a strong bias for action to meet goals and deadlines.
Solid computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in a related field is an asset.

Responsibilities

Conduct activities related to project cost controls on downstream construction projects.
Coordinate and direct efforts to support optimum project costing and coordination and meet company and customer expectations.
Assist with generating change order estimates, creating change requests, processing change orders, and managing changes throughout the project lifecycle.
Implement and monitor site project cost-control policies and procedures consistent with department policies.
Analyze, trend, and communicate schedule and progress information to project personnel using graphs and summary reports.
Review earned value progress reports with the PC Manager and ensure their accuracy.
Create and maintain the work breakdown structure (WBS), coordinate work packages, develop work planning with field departments, and hold field progress meetings as required.
Track field progress and review field progress and productivity measurement systems.
Monitor project budgets with the Project Controls Manager.
Create and review project cost forecasts using cost to date, rates of placement, productivity of direct-hire trades, and other relevant information.
Prepare weekly and monthly project reports for the manager.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
Training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow a career across sectors and regions