Project Lead Cost Engineer

Project Lead Cost Engineer The successful candidate will be a member of the project controls team, working closely withengineering, planning and finance disciplines to ensure consistent and accurate integration ofcost and planning for the project.We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cost Engineer. As a key member of theproject delivery team, this role will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and analyzingproject cost data to ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of construction cost engineering principles, excellent analytical skills, andthe ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.Responsibilities: • Managing and maintaining Cost Control and Forecasting on a large capital project;• Support the development of project cost control systems and cost breakdownstructures based on APM Terminals standards.• Collaborate with engineers, package managers and procurement teams to assess costimpacts of changes.• Challenge and align project budgets, cash flow projections based on time-phased Valueof Work Done (VOWD), and any project-specific reports, tools, or spreadsheets.• Ensure the basis of Estimate at Completion is predicted using industry recognisedapproaches to ensure accurate, reliable and consistent forecasting;• Evaluate resource requirement, commitment data and productivity and cost variancereports developed by the delivery team.• Support the implementation of Earned Value Management on the project.• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts to completion (ETC), and estimates atcompletion (EAC).• You will be overseeing the administration of contract agreements, purchase orders, andthe issuance of contractor payment certification.• Assist the Project Controls Manager with the project change management process,including development of high-level estimates and overseeing the up-issue of costbaselines;• Closing out cost management aspects on completion of contracts.• Participate in value engineering exercises and cost optimization initiatives• Support risk management processes by identifying cost-related risks and developingmitigation strategies• Coordinate with finance and accounting departments to ensure alignment of projectcost data with corporate financial systemsCRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE • Degree qualified in a technical or project management-based discipline is desired.• Project management qualification / certification is preferable (i.e. Professionalcertification such as AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent.• Experience working on port infrastructure or marine terminal projects.• Knowledge of federal and state funding and reporting requirements for publicinfrastructure projects.Experience• Ideally the candidate has had +10 years of cost engineering experience on majorinfrastructure projects.• A working knowledge of other project controls disciplines (scheduling, riskmanagement, cost engineering, document management and change management) isessential.• Earned Value Management implementation experience is desired.• English language fluency.• Preferably contractor management experience would be sought.Systems Knowledge• Strong proficiency in cost estimating and cost control software (e.g., Excel, Prism,CostX, or similar).• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and their integration with costdata.• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.Skills• Organisational agility• Strong personality – able to work with and comfortable in challenging all personnel at alllevels within organisations.• Hands-on.• Disciplined.• Strong communicator.• Able to build strong working relationships with stakeholders.• Results oriented.• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environmentJob Type:Full TimeSalary: $117,000.00 - $130,000.00Benefits: Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. TheCompany may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors suchas location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final startingsalary in accordance with all applicable laws.Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.