STV is seeking a Senior Cost Engineering Specialist to join our growing Project Controls team in Dallas, Texas. This role is ideal for an experienced cost engineering professional who excels at providing cost management, forecasting, earned value analysis, change management, and financial performance oversight for complex infrastructure, transportation, and capital improvement programs.
The Senior Cost Engineering Specialist serves as a trusted advisor to project managers, clients, and project leadership teams by providing accurate and timely cost analysis that supports informed decision-making and successful project delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, advanced cost management expertise, and the ability to independently lead cost engineering efforts across multiple projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesCost Management & Forecasting- Lead development, maintenance, and analysis of project budgets, cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) calculations.
- Monitor project expenditures, commitments, accruals, and forecasts to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
- Perform detailed cost variance, trend, and productivity analyses to identify project risks and opportunities.
- Develop and maintain cost breakdown structures (CBS) and reporting frameworks.
- Support project teams with financial planning, budget controls, and forecasting processes.
- Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and methodologies.
- Analyze Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and other key project performance indicators.
- Develop dashboards and executive-level reporting packages that communicate project performance, trends, and financial health.
- Provide recommendations to mitigate cost overruns and improve project performance.
- Evaluate change orders, contract modifications, and scope changes for financial impacts.
- Perform detailed cost impact assessments and support negotiations with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Maintain change management logs and ensure proper documentation and approval workflows.
- Support claims avoidance and dispute resolution through detailed cost analysis and documentation.
- Identify project cost risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support quantitative risk assessments and contingency evaluations.
- Develop scenario analyses and forecasting models to evaluate alternative project outcomes.
- Collaborate with project controls, scheduling, and risk management teams to establish integrated project performance assessments.
- Serve as the primary cost engineering resource on assigned projects and programs.
- Present project financial performance updates to internal leadership and external clients.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cost engineers and project controls professionals.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standards development, and best practices across the Project Controls organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Project Controls, or a related discipline.
- 8–12+ years of progressive experience in cost engineering, project controls, construction management, or program controls.
- Demonstrated experience supporting large transportation, infrastructure, aviation, transit, facilities, energy, or capital improvement programs.
- Advanced experience with:
- Cost forecasting
- Budget management
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Cost variance analysis
- Change management
- Financial performance reporting
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- AACE International certifications such as:
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
- Earned Value Professional (EVP)
- Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP)
- Experience with PMIS platforms such as:
- e-Builder
- Kahua
- Oracle Primavera Unifier
- Deltek Cobra
- EcoSys
- Experience supporting public-sector and transportation clients.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6 and schedule-cost integration methodologies.
- Experience supporting projects valued at $100M+.
Compensation Range:
$116,930.89 - $133,635.31STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Project Controls, or related discipline
- 8-12+ years of progressive experience in cost engineering, project controls, construction management, or program controls
- Demonstrated experience supporting large transportation, infrastructure, aviation, transit, facilities, energy, or capital improvement programs
- Advanced experience with cost forecasting
- Advanced experience with budget management
- Advanced experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Advanced experience with cost variance analysis
- Advanced experience with change management and cost impact analysis
- Advanced experience with financial performance reporting
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced financial analysis and reporting capabilities
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- AACE International certifications (Certified Cost Professional CCP, Earned Value Professional EVP, Planning & Scheduling Professional PSP)
- Experience with PMIS platforms such as e-Builder, Kahua, Oracle Primavera Unifier, Deltek Cobra, EcoSys
- Familiarity with Primavera P6 and schedule-cost integration methodologies
- Experience supporting public-sector and transportation clients
- Experience supporting projects valued at $100M+
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with multiple plan options and telehealth, and is often characterized as good to above average for an engineering/consulting firm. Benefits such as company-paid life/disability and FSAs further support the overall healthcare offering.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and a discretionary annual contribution, aligning with a benefits package portrayed as competitive. Some indications suggest additional employer contributions may occur in certain years.
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Parental & Family Support — PTO, company holidays, paid parental leave, and resources like an Employee Assistance Program and backup childcare are presented as family-supportive elements. These components are frequently cited as positives within the overall package.
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What We Do
STV offers professional services for the infrastructure that powers our lives. We are experts in transportation systems, building design, water systems and other essential infrastructure. Harnessing national expertise to solve local challenges, STV works with public and private sector clients to make communities better – now and for the future. Our expertise includes architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, program and construction management (PM/CM) and advisory services.
