Job Description

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

A mid-level Cost Engineer position able to work and to provide analytical support on any project. The Project Cost Engineer will have excellent computer skills and knowledge of the various tools and software of Project Services. Local Candidates only.

Cost Plan Development and Analysis
Use the cost and schedule plan to determine if project objectives are achievable.
Create, maintain, and update monthly forecast budgets.
Forecast costs to complete on projects and maintain reports with accuracy.
Assess and report on project performance using established industry standards.
Ensure that responses to project budget reflect accurate and current project cost information and stakeholders are in concurrence.
Communicate project risks related to costs to key stakeholders.
Assist Project Managers in preparing funding requests to gain project authorization.
Assist Project Managers in gaining funding changes to projects through the Unifier change control system.
Input data into various programs and prepare various cost and forecasting reports.
Analyze and trend cost variances by comparing the current cost plan against the actual cost to date.
Analyze and validate unauthorized costs to projects and report to Project Managers and Supervision.
Verify that project cost and schedule milestones were/were not attained and provide input to identify future process or business improvements and work with responsible parties to implement.
Manage project funding orders and ensure all required documentation is entered and/or correct in tracking documentation systems.
Maintain scope change, contingency release, change order, and journal entry logs.
Maintain written and electronic project documentation and records for required aspects of the project: Maintain project files in accordance with established guidelines and requirements.
Assist in the closeout process of a project with other departments. Work closely with Project Management to determine required deliverables and expected dates to achieve closeout.
May provide special reports for supervisor or manager upon request.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant degree in Construction Management, Project Management, etc.
4-7 years as a Cost Engineer or relevant Project Controls experience.

Desired

Experience with Cost Engineering software tools:
Cost experience associated with construction operations experience
Accounting/budgeting knowledge
Mathematical skills

E2 offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off. Qualified candidates only please submit your resume.

Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ID: CA-4289

External Company URL: e2.com

Street: 626 Wilshire Blvd

Post End Date: 10/31/2023

Telecommute: Yes

This job was posted on Thu Sep 28 2023 and expired on Sat Oct 21 2023.

Minimum $80K /yr

$100K /yr Average

Maximum $120K /yr

Tasks

Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.

Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.

Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.

Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.

Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.

Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.

Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.

Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.

Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.

Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.

Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of services such as water and electricity.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.