Senior Cost Engineer (Utilities Construction)

Overview

Senior Cost Engineer overseeing cost control, scheduling, and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• primavera scheduling
• project scheduling
• cost monitoring
• procurement coordination
• change control
• field work

Tasks

-Develops working knowledge of prime contract requirements and applies knowledge to project activities. -Coordination of safety resources to monitor site safety and correct nonconformances. -Scheduling software such as Primavera and MS Project -Coordinates review and approval from the Project Executive and/or Director of Operations, and communicates this information to the project team. -Development and maintenance of project schedules, including targeted and actual activity lists, durations, and sequencing logic, and communicating this information to the project team. -Facilitating communication between project participants and producing documentation of communication between project participants. -Evaluation of vendor and subcontractor invoices. -Identifies and analyzes potential project problems. -The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas. -Monitoring and reporting project costs. -Travel to client sites as needed. -Develops a thorough understanding of contractually required quality in design and construction and supports quality assurance for the project. -Development and maintenance of written project scopes of work and communication of this information to the project team. -Procurement and coordination of all required project resources, including intra-divisional, inter-divisional, and extra-corporate. -Supports the Project Manager in the following: -Works with Document Control to ensure that all project documents are distributed, reviewed, and stored to meet project and corporate requirements. -Supports the Financial group in the preparation of invoices to clients. -Development of change control documentation and related financial documentation. -Preparation of subcontracts, purchase orders, change control documentation, and related financial documentation.

Requirements

• sap
• procore
• pmp
• epc
• budget
• 16+ yrs

What You Bring

-Has a working knowledge of the project budget and identifies exceptions to the project budget throughout the execution of the project. -Capable of working alone or as part of a team without a significant level of supervision. -Experience in developing and managing multiple concurrent projects and in developing and executing PMO best practices. -Client ERP systems such as JDE, QUAD, SAP, ARIBA, CONCUR -Experience in all facets of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPC). -PPM Software: Prolog, Proliance, Prism G2, Procore, Cleopatra, Cora Systems -Experience working in both a Home Office and a Field environment. -A safety-minded individual who must comply with the IPS Mission Zero Safety policy. -High level of computer expertise in multiple industry-wide software products -Bachelor’s degree in a technical field: engineering, project management, construction management. -The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time with extended computer use. -Professional credentialing is strongly encouraged: CCT or CCP, CST or CSP, EVP, CMIT or CCM, PMP, EIT. -Experience in cost engineering, estimating, scheduling, and earned value management. -16+ years of professional experience.

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About Ips-Integrated Project Services

-Founded with the vision of delivering exceptional project solutions, the company is a trusted partner in the global construction and engineering sector. -From concept to completion, the company offers comprehensive services across various industries, including industrial, energy, infrastructure, and commercial sectors. -The company has a rich history of delivering large-scale, complex projects, with a focus on high-quality standards, safety, and sustainability. -Specializing in end-to-end project delivery, the company ensures that projects are managed efficiently, from initial planning through to construction and commissioning. -Notable for its ability to handle both small-scale and large-scale ventures, the company is recognized for its expertise in managing projects for major players in energy and industrial markets. -The company's deep technical expertise allows them to bring innovative solutions to life, working across sectors like nuclear, water resources, and heavy civil engineering. -With a solid track record in the design and build of cutting-edge facilities, the company stands out for its dedication to technical excellence and client satisfaction.

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Interview Process

-interviews conducted in person or virtually, video required.