Cost Engineer

Overview

Analyze and control construction project costs, forecasts, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• audit accounting
• cost tracking
• financial reporting
• system integration
• budget forecasting
• project closeout

Tasks

-Audit accounting systems between Company and Owner systems to ensure accuracy. -Use Company determined process and practices to document, track and report cost on assigned projects. Works with project management team and project controls team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information. -Support integration of Company systems to track, monitor and control costs. monitors the job cost report against key performance indicators (KPIs). -Developing comprehension of monthly division level financial reports (SIE/SPE). -Generate, analyze and submit monthly reporting . -Assist in or performs generation of project budget and monthly forecasting within Company supported cost control software. -Perform cost analysis and spend tracking to monitor project costs and revenue and forecast final financial outcomes. -Assist project close out procedures by validating final revenue prior to final bill submission. -Support financial audit process on assigned projects.

Requirements

• cost forecasting
• construction accounting
• 8+ years
• bachelor’s degree
• risk mitigation
• project controls

What You Bring

-Able to identify cost reduction strategies in schedule, quantities or contract specifications that align with project budget and design specification requirements. -8+ years construction cost control or project engineering required. -Mastered forecasting practices and production analysis with ability to connect cost variances to root causes and help identify potential paths of recovery. -Ability to conduct in-person and online project controls training to district personnel . -Advanced knowledge in construction cost control and project accounting practices. -Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting, preferred. -Able to manage full risk and opportunity process with ability to manage risk mitigation plans. -Able to lead and mentor peers while liaise between other Project Controls disciplines. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or related field required. -Experience in cost forecasting and construction finance required. -Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes preferred. -Proven written and verbal communication skills. -Complete comprehension of monthly project level financial reports with ability to analyze and report on general financial metrics (Over/underbillings, collections etc.).

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Benefits

-Tuition Reimbursement Program -Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP -Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical -Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program -Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program

About Flatirondragados

-With a legacy of engineering excellence, FlatironDragados is known for its pioneering role in complex infrastructure projects. -The company specializes in transforming challenging concepts into tangible results, handling everything from planning to execution. -FlatironDragados has contributed to high-profile projects in transportation, utilities, and civil infrastructure across North America and beyond. -A unique strength lies in their ability to deliver large-scale, technically demanding projects while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. -Their portfolio showcases an array of diverse undertakings, from bridges and highways to marine and water projects. -FlatironDragados' integrated capabilities allow them to manage entire project lifecycles—from initial design through to construction and beyond. -With a history rooted in pioneering civil engineering, the company is proud of its reputation for executing some of the region's most iconic and innovative infrastructure projects.

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