Cost Engineer

Great opportunity to join an industry-leading organization that is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to build critical infrastructure projects. Ideally coming from a background in the heavy civil infastructure industry, this person will monitor, analyze and forecast financial outcome of one or more construction projects within on District.

Click here to find out how Danielle moved from a different engineering field into heavy civil infrastructure construction.

• Coordinates with Division Claims/Contract Manager in tracking and monitoring change order and claims preparation and resolution

• Assists scheduling process and support for District or Mega Project, including bid phase and project schedule creation, monthly reporting and schedule update

• Assists with cost controls reporting and reconciliation of project cost reporting for one District or Mega Project and provides District or Project reporting to Project Controls Director for Division level reports

• Assembles daily and weekly production documentation control reports.
• Performs cost analysis and spend tracking to monitor project costs and revenue and forecast final financial outcomes.
• Assists in or performs generation of project budget and monthly forecasting within Company supported cost control software.
• Uses Company determined process and practices to document, track and report cost on assigned projects. Works with project management team and project controls team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information.
• Supports integration of Company systems to track, monitor and control costs. monitors the job cost report against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assists project close out procedures by validating final revenue prior to final bill submission.
• Audits accounting systems between Company and Owner systems to ensure accuracy.
• Supports financial audit process on assigned projects.
• Generates, analyzes and submits monthly reporting.
• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Experience in construction industry, quantities tracking, or engineering preferred.
• Developing written and verbal communication skills.
• Developing knowledge of construction accounting principles and practices.
• Able to analyze data and identify trends or areas of concern. Shows follow-through in inquiries and documents findings.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Developing knowledge of construction project practices.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.