Cost Engineer

Client is looking for a Project Cost Engineer for a 10+ month contract assignment in Newark, NJ. You need 5-7+ years of overall Project Controls experience with a strong focus on cost engineering, cost estimating, cost planning/budgeting, & risk analysis. You need experience doing this on power plant or petrochem EPC projects. Client prefers candidates local to Newark, NJ.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop & implement standard cost programs to ensure Design & Construction projects are performed in accordance with budgets & schedules
- Maintain cost program data bases and metrics
- Review, verify & approve project invoices, attend and participate in project meetings and prepare minutes
- Prepare and analyze project/program cash flow reports
- You will also be responsible for the following: preparing cost accruals, laying out the budget, forecasting the job, & reviewing charges

REQUIREMENTS

- 5-7+ years of Project Cost Engineering/Accounting experience supporting power plant, petrochemical or any similar type of construction project
- You need solid experience focused on cost engineering, cost estimating, cost planning/budgeting, & risk analysis
- Experience with database & reporting software tools (Excelsius, Oracle, Crystal Reports, MS Excel, MS Access, Sharepoint, Business Objects, etc)
- Knowledge of SAP and Sarbanes/Oxley is a plus

BENEFITS

- Paid Vacation
- 401K
- Health Insurance, and more...