Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Knoxville, TN

Responsibilities

• Client Management, as well as project and individual team management
• Develop and analyze cost estimates
• Generate reports using Crystal Ball to determine maximum costs based on risks at 50, 80, and 90% certainty levels
• Review contractor schedules using Acumen Fuse and other tools to determine broken links, areas of cost and schedule risks, and analyzing cost variances
• Ensure client expectations of deliverables are met
• Internal and external communication of encountered problems and solutions
• Perform and document detailed takeoffs
• Create estimates, schedules or other deliverables relevant to their assigned discipline
• Create in-house and external communications (memos, letter and reports) for project deliverables
• Undertake literature searches and analyses of data activities for report preparation
• Prepare variance analysis
• QA/QC
• Completion and delivery of the final deliverable

Job Requirements

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in the design, construction or consulting industry
• 3 years of project management related activities, including managing a wide range of projects and managing people
• Knowledge of DOE regulations related to project management
• Expert knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to work independently and with a team of diverse staff

Desired Qualifications

• Certification desired as CCP, PE, CVS, PMP
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Proficiency with P6 and cost tools such as PACER, RACER, MII, RS MEANS
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Strong initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Good eye/hand coordination required.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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