Responsibilities:
- Develop and review monthly reports for accuracy of cost information
- Review and analysis of variances in cost and schedule and make recommendations for corrective actions
- Coordinate and gather all information for special reports and requests
- Support Contracts Manager in reviews and meetings
- Reconciliation and edits to the Cost Management System for Budget, Cost and Change Information
- Develop and Coordinate cost management updates to assist PCM's, PC, CM's and PC Leads with current Budgets, Actuals, Accruals, Forecasts and Changes.
- Verifying changes are properly reflected in the cost forecast
- Update, reconcile and Report changes (202's and BOC's) into and from the Change Management Table for tracking Pending and Approved Changes and Contingency Utilizations
Typical Duties:
(40%) Develops monthly cost reports:
- Coordinates with regional project controls staff for required project-level reporting.
- Performs weekly QA/QC of the project cost data and communicates corrections.
- Prepares Program Controls functional unit Cost Budget.
- Monitors and reports monthly on hours and cost for Budget, Forecast, and Actual.
(35%) Develops monthly accruals and burn rates for Program Director's approval:
- Communicates with project managers to acquire cost data from each project.
- Provides monthly burn rates and reversal for monthly accruals.
(25%) Verifies changes are properly reflected in the cost forecast and assesses impact on contingency, escalation, and cash flow:
- Assists Program Cost Lead and Senior Cost Engineer with cost forecasts and funding that conforms to the Cost Management Plan.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
This individual will have:
- Knowledge of: Principles and practices of project management and cost control; project cost planning and reporting techniques; construction project phases and disciplines.
- Ability to: Use analytical techniques to provide cost analysis and provide solutions; research and compile data and maintain accurate and complete project records; meet deadlines; work and communicate effectively with others using courtesy, respect, and sensitivity; and follow and adhere to company policies.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business or Engineering.
- Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Familiar with transportation projects and disciplines.
