Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Topeka, KS

Cost Engineer - Construction develops and implements cost control procedures, documents, and tools to support and enhance project budget management. Collects and coordinates procurement and other cost information used to develop cost forecasting, cost control strategies, and project risk analysis. Being a Cost Engineer - Construction performs data analysis to identify project trends and budget deviations and highlight cost underruns and overruns. Has extensive technical knowledge of processes and materials specific to the type of project. Additionally, Cost Engineer - Construction experienced with the cost-estimating methods best suited to the nature of the project. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Cost Engineer - Construction work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Cost Engineer - Construction typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Project Construction Engineer
  • Channel Personnel Services
  • Lebanon, KS FULL_TIME
  • § Leading a part of one or more engineering capital projects; this could be a technical responsibility across a whole project or a cross- functional responsibility for a part or phase of a project, thus ensuring the timely implementation of new or improved assets consistent with business requirements and within cost and safety parameters set by a project manager.
    § Managing one or more minor engineering capital projects under the direction of an Engineering Manager or Engineering Project Manager.
    § Providing technical leadership for projects (e.g., mechanical engineering or electrical engineering).
     
    DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
    Ø Work with a project manager and business owner to help define project scope.
    Ø In compliance with company policy and local legislation determine, implement and ensure adherence to local code requirements and the company Project Risk Assessment process and other safe working procedures.
    Ø Work with internal and external resources to estimate, monitor costs and construction progress to ensure project delivery meets time constraints and within established budget and safety parameters.
    Ø Detailed co-ordination of the internal and external resources that form a project team
    Ø Identify the appropriate standards for design, detailed engineering, procurement and construction to ensure compliance with company policy, local regulations and delivering assets that are fit for purpose.
    Ø Develop an engineering definition package, fully describe the technical, process and operational requirements of the asset to be built and subsequently work with consulting Architects and Engineers to develop a detailed design which meets project requirements.
    Ø Implement a commissioning process and work with commissioning manager to ensure systems functionality via a commissioning plan.
    Ø Is aware of project process and can apply stage gate requirements.
    Ø Works within a defined execution strategy
    Ø Uses technical knowledge to contribute to improvement activities.
    Ø Clarifies requirements and develops solutions.
    Ø Involves the right people to obtain needed information and delivers work by collaborating with others.
    Ø Stays focused on tasks despite disruptions or obstacles and seeks appropriate direction when things are unclear.
    Ø Knows the fundamentals of how the business works and makes choices that consider the impact on the business.
    Ø Inputs to help produce the best project details based on customer needs.
    Ø Communicates and reports project status to key leaders & stakeholders.
    Ø Understands what constitutes a project change and follows the correct change assessment processes.
    Ø Manages engineering work execution following local safety procedures.
    Ø Manages schedule and costs on simple projects.
     
    QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
    v Undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. Will consider Architectural or Construction Engineering
    v PE strongly preferred.
    v Experience with large, complex, R&D laboratory projects preferred.
    v Proficient level with engineering, procurement, and construction.
    v Proficient level with stage gate capital project process.
    v Effective project management skills. PMP preferred.
    v Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
    v 5 years of relevant project engineering experience.
    v Travel Requirements – up to 20%
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Construction
  • AHRS Construction, Inc.
  • Bern, KS FULL_TIME
  • AHRS Construction, Inc. is looking to fill multiple positions! Our crews consist of: Carpenters Metal Building Erectors Concrete Finishers Form Setters Laborers Experience preferred; however we are wi...
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Cost Accountant
  • Axiota US Inc
  • Wamego, KS FULL_TIME
  • Cost Accountant Axiota Animal Health delivers best-in-class animal health products with proven modes of action that help manage risk and support cattle health, performance, and well-being across all s...
  • 13 Days Ago
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Cost Estimator
  • Norfolk Iron and Metal
  • Emporia, KS FULL_TIME
  • Cost Estimator | Quarterly Bonus Effectively communicate within all departments to ensure customer expectations are met. Use of CAD software to manage files and program processing equipment Learn prod...
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Construction Laborer
  • Wildcat Construction Co., Inc.
  • Manhattan, KS FULL_TIME
  • Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and shee...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Construction Materials Testing Project Manager/Engineer
  • Terracon Consultants, Inc.
  • Topeka, KS FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Join our winning team and work on some of the most exciting construction projects in the Topeka and Manhattan region. Be part of a dynamic team of field, laboratory, and technical staf...
  • 29 Days Ago
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Commercial HVAC Lead Installer
  • U.S. Engineering
  • Topeka, KS
  • U.S. Engineering has been an industry leader since 1893. How? Constant innovation and a willingness to evolve. The const...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Utility Manager
  • Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
  • Mayetta, KS
  • Tier: 2 Department: Administration Supervisor: General Manager of Tribal Operations Location: 16281 Q Road, Mayetta KS 6...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Building Maintenance Engineer
  • Hotel Topeka at City Center
  • Topeka, KS
  • Description We're looking for a courteous, detail-oriented maintenance engineer to provide our guests with a five-star e...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Project Manager - Electrical Design - EVP
  • CBRE
  • Topeka, KS
  • Project Manager - Electrical Design - EVP Job ID 163176 Posted 12-Apr-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Manufacturing Program Manager REMOTE
  • CBRE
  • Topeka, KS
  • Manufacturing Program Manager REMOTE Job ID 156979 Posted 29-Feb-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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CAD Technician
  • Landplan Engineering Pa
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Company Overview Landplan Engineering was founded over 40 years ago here in Lawrence, Kansas.We are a small company that...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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CAD Technician
  • Landplan Engineering, PA
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Company Overview Landplan Engineering was founded over 40 years ago here in Lawrence, Kansas. We are a small company tha...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Construction Materials Testing Project Manager/Engineer
  • TERRACON
  • Topeka, KS
  • Job Description Join our winning team and work on some of the most exciting construction projects in the Topeka and Manh...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Topeka, Kansas

Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 127,473. The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties, had a population of 233,870 in the 2010 census. The name Topeka is a Kansa-Osage sentence that means "place where we dug potatoes", or "a good place to dig potatoes". As a plac...
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Income Estimation for Cost Engineer - Construction jobs
$60,966 to $76,226
Topeka, Kansas area prices
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What does a Cost Engineer - Construction do?

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If you're hiring a structural engineer, building services engineer, electrical engineer, geo-technical engineer and so on separately, then you might be charged.
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With hundreds of construction and engineering projects under his belt, from coast to coast and in Hawaii, Mr.
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When putting together a construction project, you can either use the traditional "design-bid-build" procurement, where you hire the architect, contractor and engineers separately.
December 29, 2019