AtkinsRéalis

Field Cost Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Indianapolis • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Consult with clients to understand their requirements
  • Conduct feasibility studies to vet proposed projects
  • Calculate quantities installed validation and costs for materials, labor, timeframes
  • Prepare tender packages and contracts, including bills of quantities
  • Work with procurement and manage the RFP process thru the pre-bid qualification process, selection of bidders, RFP returns, bid levelling and negotiation
  • Prepare bid tab and recommendation to award (RTA)
  • Work with client contract managers and procurement specialists to resolve contractual matters
  • Support project managers with contract budgeting
  • Ensure all documentation is complete and accessible in company repository
  • Monitor scope creep and scope changes
  • Coordinate with program/project managers to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices
  • Work closely with project controls and finance teams to ensure CAPEX procurement aligns with cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting
  • Manage risk, value engineering and cost control measures
  • Analyze repair/maintenance costs
  • Negotiate contracts and schedules
  • Oversee and value subcontractors' work for payments
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards
  • Continually assess value for the client's investment
  • Analyze outcomes and provide budget/progress reports
  • Advise on claims, disputes and any contractual issues

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field
  • 5 - 10 years relevant experience
  • Professional accreditation such as MRICS or equivalent
  • Experience with construction and project management software
  • Advanced knowledge of construction law and regulations
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Proficiency in procurement and contract negotiation
  • Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong network within the construction industry
  • Thorough understanding of construction industry regulations, standards, and best practices
  • Must be self-motived and highly articulate
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills necessary to interface with external engineering, architectural and construction firms, suppliers, management team and other organizations within client organizations.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • company-paid life
  • short- and long-term disability benefits
  • employer-matched 401(k)
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • leaves of absences options
  • flexible work options
  • recognition and employee satisfaction programs
  • employee assistance program
  • voluntary benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
feasibility studiescost estimationtender preparationRFP managementcontract negotiationbudgetingrisk managementvalue engineeringcost controlanalytical skills
Soft skills
communication skillsproblem-solving skillsself-motivatedarticulateinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsnetworkingcollaborationorganizational skillsattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in ConstructionBachelor’s degree in Quantity SurveyingMRICS