Project Controls – Cost Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Controls – Cost Engineer to be based in Fresno, CA. 

SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Program Cost Controls Lead, the Project Controls Engineer - Cost is responsible for developing, maintaining, and reviewing cost management data including budget and cost forecast and providing accurate and timely reporting of cost data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and review monthly reports for accuracy of cost information.
• Review and analysis of variances in cost and schedule and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Coordinate and gather all information for special reports and requests.
• Support the Program Cost Controls Lead and Senior Cost Engineer in reviews and meetings.
• Reconciliation and edits to the Cost Management System for Budget, Cost and Change Information.
• Develop and Coordinate cost management updates to assist PCM’s, PC, CM’s and PC Leads with current Budgets, Actuals, Accruals, Forecasts and Changes.
• Support the development, compilation, and production of a multi-billion rail transit Program report(s) covering progress, cost, cash flow, earned value, risk, schedule and other relevant information.
• Verifying changes are properly reflected in the cost forecast.
• Update, reconcile and Report changes (202’s and BOC’s) into and from the Change Management Table for tracking Pending and Approved Changes and Contingency Utilizations.
• Coordinating with Regional Project Controls for required project level reporting.
• Develops monthly cost reports:
  • Coordinates with regional project controls staff for required project-level reporting
  • Performs weekly QA/QC of the project cost data and communicates corrections.
  • Assists the Program Cost Lead and Senior Coast Engineer with loading the cost data into the Cost Management System to capture cost reports.
  • Prepares Program Controls functional unit Cost Budget Monitors and reports monthly on hours and cost for Budget, Forecast, and Actual.
• Develops monthly accruals and burn rates for Program Director’s approval:
  • Communicates with project managers to acquire cost data from each project.
  • Provides monthly burn rates and reversal for monthly accruals.
  • Verifies changes are properly reflected in the cost forecast and assesses impact on contingency, escalation, and cash flow.
  • Assists Program Cost Lead and Senior Cost Engineer with cost forecasts and funding that conforms to the Cost Management Plan.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• California public sector experience
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems.

Additional Information

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this positions

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