Cost Engineer
Dragados USA

Job Info

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Set up subcontractor pay application cover sheets based on the schedule of values found in the subcontract and change orders.
• Review subcontractors pay applications for accuracy. Confirm all information is entered in the pay application correctly and that add information sums correctly.
• Prepare cover sheets for subcontractor pay applications and start approvals process in approval system.
• Track progress of schedule of values and update cost manager and controls manager of contract items that need to be updated.
• Prepare subcontractor accruals monthly and assist in coding accounting accruals.
• Assist in collection of construction quantities for monthly job cost reports and enter information into cost management program.
• Understand month end process and tasks and be able to prepare month end reports, when needed.
• Work with project engineers and managers to forecast remaining work quantities, crew sizes, and unit rates and prepare summaries to be used in forecasting efforts.
• Review cost details to assist in evaluation of monthly based costs and prepare forecasts based on cost detail and schedule.
• Use cost management software to update forecast information.
• Assist in tracking cost information related to extra work and back charges and compile into cost packages.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management
• 5-7 years' experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with P6 software preferred.
• Must be a team player

DRAGADOS USA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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