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About Millstone Weber (100% Employee-Owned):
We are transportation infrastructure builders solving complex needs for the communities we work in for close to 100 years. We specialize in a broad range of construction markets including Highway/Bridge, Airfield/Federal, Rail/Mass Transit and Alternate Delivery including Design-Build. We focus heavily on self-performance with capabilities including heavy duty concrete paving, bridges, structural concrete, deep foundations, earthwork grading, storm drainage, and highway construction. We are ready to help solve any challenges.
At Millstone Weber, we are: Team First, Problem Solving, Passionate About Results, and we Get Better Every day. Do you have what it takes to be an Employee Owner?
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Cost Engineer to join our team in St. Charles, MO. As a Cost Engineer you will support decision‑making across preconstruction, estimating, operations, and executive leadership by transforming project, financial, and operational data into clear insights. This role plays a critical part in improving project performance, forecasting, equipment utilization, productivity tracking, and overall business intelligence within a heavy‑civil construction environment.
The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with large datasets, and a practical understanding of construction operations.
Key Responsibilities
Data Management & Analytics
- Collect, clean, validate, and organize data from project management, estimating, scheduling, and financial systems.
- Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs that track project performance, cost trends, production rates, and risk indicators.
- Support estimating teams with historical data analysis, production modeling, bid validations, and benchmarking.
- Analyze equipment utilization, fleet productivity, fuel consumption, and maintenance data to drive operational efficiency.
- Conduct root-cause analysis on cost overruns, schedule delays, and production variances.
Business Intelligence & Reporting
- Build and maintain automated BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
- Identify trends in labor, materials, subcontractor costs, and market conditions.
- Present findings to project managers, executives, and field leadership in clear, actionable formats.
- Provide forecasting support for revenue, labor hours, cost-to-complete, and backlog projections.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Collaborate with IT, Estimating, and Operations to improve data flows and reporting processes.
- Standardize data structures, naming conventions, and reporting templates across projects.
- Assist with the implementation of new technology platforms such as ERP upgrades, field data capture systems, telematics platforms, and project controls software.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in construction, engineering, or similar industries.
- Proficiency with SQL, Power BI/Tableau, Excel (advanced), and data modeling.
- Understanding of construction cost codes, production rates, schedules, and project lifecycles.
- Strong communication skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Preferred
- Experience with heavy-civil or infrastructure projects (earthwork, utilities, structures, paving, etc.).
- Familiarity with construction software such as:
- HCSS / HeavyBid / HeavyJob
- Primavera P6
- Procore
- Viewpoint / Spectrum
- Knowledge of telematics systems for equipment (e.g., CAT VisionLink, Trimble, JDLink).
- Experience with Python or R for advanced analytics.
Key Competencies
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to balance long-term strategic work with day-to-day reporting needs.
- Strong problem-solving and critical‑thinking skills.
- Team-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate across field and office teams.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
Physical & Work Environment:
- Office-based in St. Charles, MO.
Why Join Us?
At Millstone Weber, we're building more than roads-we're building careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and people-first leadership.
Millstone Weber is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has long led the industry in training and hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. To accomplish our goals of quality, innovation and continuous improvement, we are committed to partnering with employees and subcontractors who share our company values and seek to continually exceed the expectations of project owners. We strive to maintain a work environment that provides all employees with an opportunity to be successful without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans, age, or physical/mental condition. As part of that policy, we adopt and support the Equal Opportunity Laws that are designed to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program.