Cost Engineer

Kokosing

Cost Engineer at Kokosing analyzing project costs and ensuring budget compliance on construction projects. Responsibilities include cost tracking, reporting, and collaborating with project teams.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeWesterville • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in cost engineering and project controls, with a strong focus on financial data integrity, compliance, and cost management. Proficient in analyzing variances and providing actionable recommendations to enhance project financial performance.

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Cost EngineeringProject ControlsCost Management SoftwareFinancial AnalysisConstruction Processes

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Hard Skills

Cost TrackingBudget PreparationVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingCost Proposals

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PrimaveraAutodesk CloudViewpointProcoreMS Excel

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementFinancial ComplianceProject AccountingCost ControlExpenditures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and track project costs, commitments, and expenditures.
Develop and maintain project cost reports and forecasts.
Work closely with project managers and superintendents to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Review subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and invoices to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Assist in owner required project specific tracking (IRA, BABA, AIS).
Support preparation of budgets, estimates, and cost proposals.
Analyze variances between actual and budgeted costs and provide actionable recommendations.
Ensure financial data integrity and compliance with company policies.
Participate in project meetings and provide financial updates to stakeholders.
Assist in the development of payment applications to the owner.
Lead the quarterly gross margin project analysis effort.
Coordinate with the estimating group, project management staff, and the Kokosing accounting group.
Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures, primarily related to cost control and tracking.
Continue ongoing efforts to standardize project accounting functions.
Aid in the preparation of accurate and timely cost, income, and cash flow projections.
Respond to issues quickly; proactive in problem-solving; handles multiple tasks.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
2-5 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or construction accounting
Strong understanding of construction processes and financial principles
Proficient in cost management software (e.g., Primavera, Autodesk Cloud, Viewpoint, Procore, or similar) and MS Excel
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
paid time off
401K plan