Lead Cost Engineer
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Job Location:
Cleveland, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Lead Cost Engineer role is a senior position within the Project Services organization supporting a major capital power project. The roleis responsible forestablishing managing and reporting the projects cost position across all phases of execution.
This individual will leadcostengineering activities including cost control forecasting earned value management andsupportchange management. The Lead Cost Engineer will work closely with Project Management Scheduling Procurement and Construction teams to ensure full integration of cost with project execution.
Therole requires an experiencedprofessional capable of operating within a complex EPC/EPCmenvironment managing multiple stakeholders and providing clearaccurate andtimelycost visibility to both internal and client leadership teams.
This position will be based out of the Nexus Cleveland Office with up to 25% travel to Akron OH.
Accountabilities
Manage the total installed cost (TIC) position for the project ensuring accuracy and transparency
Ensure project cost performance aligns with client expectations and Nexus standards for cost management and reporting
Lead the development and maintenance of the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) aligned with the WBS
Establish and manage project cost baselines budgets and forecasting processes
Provide clear andtimelyreporting of cost performance including variances risks and opportunities
Lead earned value management implementation andensurealignment between cost and schedule performance
Ensure procurement commitments subcontract costs and vendor forecasts are accurately reflected in cost reports
Support governance processes including stage gate reviews assurance reviews and executive reporting
Drive integration between cost schedule procurementengineeringand construction teams
Key Responsibilities
Develop andmaintaincost control systems procedures and reporting frameworks for the project
Lead cost reporting cycles (weekly including actuals commitments and forecast to complete)
Perform variance analysis and provide clear explanations of cost deviations and performance trends
Implement and manage earned value metrics including CPI SPI andestimateat completion (EAC)
Maintain and manage the project trend log
Support the preparation and evaluation of change orders and claims
Track and report procurement commitments and subcontractor cost exposure
Develop andmaintainproject cash flow forecasts
Ensure alignment between cost reporting and project schedule progress
Interface with client representatives to present cost performance and key insights
Support system setup and integration with ERP and project controls tools
Experience
1015 years of cost engineering or project controls experience
Proven experience on large capital projects ($500MM$2B) within EPC orEPCmenvironments
Strong experience implementing and managing earned value management systems
Experience working across engineering procurement and construction phases of projects
Demonstrated experience managing cost on complex multi-contractor projects
Experience supporting change management claims and commercial discussions
Strong understanding of project controls systems cost management tools and ERP integrations
Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and clients
Education
Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Finance or a related field (required)
Professional certifications such as CCP (Certified Cost Professional) (preferred)
Competitive Benefits
Learn more about our competitive benefits in detail.
Why Nexus
Nexus Engineering Group a distinguished independent full-service engineering procurement and construction management (EPCm) firm provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.
At Nexus you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment making it a place where youll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity dedication and relentless focus on achieving client goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Reasonable Accommodation
Nexus Engineering Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Nexus Engineering Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualifies individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require and accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process please contact us at emailprotected.
Sponsorship & Work Authorization
Nexus Engineering Group is unable to sponsor employment authorization in the United States for this position.
ThirdParty Agency Notice
Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved thirdparty partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.
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Competitive Benefits Learn more about our competitive benefits in detail. Why Nexus? Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through star ... View more
