Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Connecticut

The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System. Lane also specializes in tunnels, metro and railway systems, as well as airports and water and wastewater treatment plants

The Cost Control manager oversees the cost control function across company projects. This involves monitoring the overall control of project activities & project forecasting.

Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

* Prepare and Revise the analyses of all project activities, factoring achieved performance in relation to economic targets using an Earned Value approach.

* Provide monthly reporting and support to the Operations Controller

* Establish reporting and analysis standards and best practices

* Provide monthly reporting to support Project Management and Project Directors decision making

* Perform ad hoc analysis as required to identify trends and opportunities

* Assist in financial decision making by providing analysis on the performance trends.

* Monitor various projects during execution by analyzing the achieved results and comparing them with budget which could lead to pinpointing major variance as applicable.

* Prepare the bid reorganization, the budget and the forecast for the area in accordance with the agreed WBS/WBE working with the designated AFC Manager, Estimating, and Project Management.

* Perform cost analysis simulation backed by empirical data that aims at improving production and reducing risk contributing to the overall project success.

* Lead semi-annual Forecast and Budget evaluation exercises.

* Carry out job duties while maintaining Lane values.

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, accounting or equivalent

-8 years of related engineering experience (depending on the complexity of the Business Unit)

-Must have budgeting or forecasting experience

-Experience with Earned Value Management, strongly preferred

-PMP certificate preferred

-Background experience in estimating/scheduling is a plus

-Construction experience, strongly preferred

-Proficient interpersonal and organization skills

-MS Office proficiency including advanced knowledge of Excel

-Excellent verbal and written communication

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Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.