Senior/Lead Cost Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onVeterans Bridge, Strip District, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15222, United States
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Cost Engineer or Lead Cost Engineer to support a large-scale, multi-billion-dollar natural gas power generation project in the United States. This pivotal role is designed to lead cost estimating, forecasting, and cost control efforts across the entire project lifecycle, spanning engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
In this position, you will serve as the financial anchor for the project, responsible for developing and managing the cost baseline and forecasts. Your day-to-day involves preparing and validating detailed cost estimates and budgets, while delivering monthly cost reports, forecasts, and variance analysis to senior leadership. You will evaluate cost impacts related to scope changes and contractor change orders, integrating cost data with project schedules and cash flow models. Additionally, you will partner closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and contracts teams to ensure alignment, while mentoring junior cost engineering staff to build a robust team capability.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Veterans Bridge, Strip District, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15222, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead development and management of project cost baseline and forecasts
- check_circlePrepare and validate detailed cost estimates and budgets
- check_circleDeliver monthly cost reports, forecasts, and variance analysis to senior leadership
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Excel, Cost Management System.
Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Senior/Lead Cost Engineer at FootBridge
What does a Senior/Lead Cost Engineer at FootBridge do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Senior/Lead Cost Engineer at FootBridge will lead development and management of project cost baseline and forecasts; prepare and validate detailed cost estimates and budgets; deliver monthly cost reports, forecasts, and variance analysis to senior leadership; and evaluate cost impacts related to scope changes and contractor change orders.
What are the requirements for this Senior/Lead Cost Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Senior/Lead Cost Engineer at FootBridge position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or related field; 5+ years of cost engineering or cost control experience on large infrastructure, power, or industrial projects; Experience supporting projects valued at $1B+ preferred; and Strong Excel and cost management system experience.
Where is the Senior/Lead Cost Engineer role at FootBridge located?expand_more
Senior/Lead Cost Engineer at FootBridge is based in Veterans Bridge, Strip District, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15222, United States. This is a on-site role.