Senior Project Cost Engineer

Posted 21 Days Ago
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South Plainfield, NJ
Hybrid
Senior level
Consulting
The Role
The Senior Project Cost Engineer will manage cost control and data analysis for large-scale utility projects. Responsibilities include maintaining databases for financial reporting, tracking project progress, and providing variance explanation reports using SAP and MS Excel. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.
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Position Summary


PMA is currently seeking a Senior Project Cost Engineer for an exclusive assignment to work on a portfolio of high-profile utility projects. This hybrid role touches all aspects of database management, project management, cost controls, and client relationship management.

 

In this role, you will be working on a variety of projects. You will create and maintain databases to improve the efficiency of materials and financial reports. Using SAP and MS Excel, you will create, modify, and generate ad hoc and periodic reports. You will track, monitor, and report on monthly project/program progress and troubleshoot database issues as they arise.

 

This full-time position offers a hybrid work option that combines on-site requirements with some flexibility to work remotely.

Position Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related discipline required.
  • 10+ years experience in some combination of cost control and data analysis and manipulation for complex, large-scale construction projects required.
  • Experience developing and managing project forecasts (EAC) and cash flow required.
  • Ability to perform cost per unit analysis and quantity tracking and to provide variance explanation report required.
  • Ability to review estimate details so variances can be explained at a detailed level required.
  • Experience downloading actuals from SAP and updating Excel monthly required.
  • Experience in the identification of risks and analysis of impacts on the project budget required.
  • Strong communication skills and client/stakeholder management required.
  • Demonstrated competency with MS Excel, Power BI, and data management required.

Additional Requirements

 

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

 

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

 

About PMA

 

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

 

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

 

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

 

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

 

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.” 

 

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

 

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

 

VEVRAA federal contractor.

 

Top Skills

Excel
Power BI
SAP
The Company
HQ: Detroit, MI
338 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1971

What We Do

PMA Consultants is a nationally recognized program, project, and construction management consulting firm founded in 1971. PMA is comprised of over 200 experts in a variety of specialty areas with experience on major projects nationwide. We are recognized pioneers and leaders in the construction industry and experts in dispute avoidance and resolution. With PMA on your team, you gain a trusted technical advisor with more than three decades of experience implementing customized, innovative and successful solutions that are models for the construction industry.

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