Field Cost Engineer

CYNET SYSTEMS

  • Portland, TX
  • Today
  • $59–$69 Per Hour
  • Temporary
  • Contractor
  • Part-time
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Skills

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
  • Biologyunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Engineeringunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Cost Analysisunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cost Engineeringunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Cost Reportingunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)unmatched
  • Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
  • Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
  • ISO 14001unmatched
  • ISO 9001unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Sales/Support Engineering (SE)unmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Statisticsunmatched
  • Technical Recruitingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)unmatched

Description

Job Overview:

Pay Range $59.35hr - $69.71hr

Requirement/Must Have:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Establishes, maintains and monitors project budgets, change management, cost monitoring, cost variance analysis, quantity and craft labor reporting (QURR), and other periodic cost reports.
  • Prepares and presents various cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons.
  • Exhibits skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions using cost engineering principles and identifying trends for management attention.
  • Assists in developing unit job hour and pricing data for a specific discipline or other specialty. Performs data analysis, identifies problems, and makes recommendations.
  • Supports and engages with field engineering, construction discipline and other project professionals across various disciplines on a daily basis.
  • Actively engages in field construction execution activities, reviews construction progress and performs site walkdowns, safety reviews and coordinates cost activities.

Skills:

  • General understanding of EPC contract types and work breakdown structure on large EPC jobs.
  • Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, which include cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field.
  • Advanced knowledge of the budget monitoring of construction activities at commodity level.
  • Experience in analyzing craft productivity and recommending performance improvement strategies.
  • Experience in timely identification of potential issues and proposing mitigation steps (Change Management).
  • Understanding of earning methodologies for actual installed quantities (Rules of Credit).
  • Experience in working with multiple disciplines, coordinating cost activities and managing direct tasks.
  • Advanced level of knowledge in using multiple discipline-specific software applications currently used (e.g. Ecosys and the Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
  • This is a field position a candidate must be willing to work in an active construction site environment.

Benefits
 
Our Benefits Include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPortland, TX
Job TypeTemporary, Contractor, Part-time
Salary$59–$69 Per Hour
HeadquartersPortland, TX, US

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