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ModCorr

Cost Engineer

ModCorr

Operational Cost Engineer responsible for managing labor and operational cost models in construction projects. Collaborate with teams for successful execution and alignment on project budgets and strategies.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Convert conceptual or high-level labor estimates into detailed operational labor models.
  • Break down total estimated labor hours into:
  • Craft-specific labor allocations
  • Crew compositions
  • Man-hours by phase
  • Shift requirements
  • Production rates
  • Installation sequences
  • Work packages
  • Area-specific labor forecasts
  • Develop labor-loaded production and installation plans for manufacturing and field operations.
  • Analyze production assumptions and validate operational feasibility with field and manufacturing leadership.
  • Assist estimating teams during bid development by creating detailed labor and operational cost models.
  • Validate estimating assumptions against actual operational capabilities and project schedules.
  • Develop labor forecasting tools and productivity benchmarks.
  • Identify labor risk areas, production constraints, and cost drivers during preconstruction and execution phases.
  • Support earned value analysis and labor performance forecasting.
  • Develop:
  • Labor histograms
  • Crew-loading forecasts
  • Installation curves
  • Production schedules
  • Operational dashboards
  • Manpower forecasting models
  • Maintain operational cost tracking systems and labor databases.
  • Support integration of labor and productivity data into ERP/project management systems such as CMiC, Procore, Primavera, or similar platforms.
  • Prepare executive-level operational cost and productivity reporting for leadership teams.
  • Develop and maintain standardized labor calculation methodologies across projects and facilities.
  • Assist with process improvement initiatives focused on:
  • Labor efficiency
  • Production optimization
  • Crew utilization
  • Installation planning
  • Manufacturing throughput
  • Forecasting accuracy
  • Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned meetings to improve future estimating and operational performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Controls, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • Equivalent field operations or manufacturing experience may be considered.
  • 5+ years of experience in:
  • Construction operations
  • Cost engineering
  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Production planning
  • Project controls
  • Operational estimating
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Construction trades
  • Labor forecasting
  • Production workflows
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Installation sequencing
  • Craft manpower planning
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
  • Experience with ERP/project management systems such as CMiC, Primavera, Procore, or similar preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and benefits package:
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools
Labor ModelingProduction SchedulingCost AnalysisManpower PlanningInstallation SequencingCrew CompositionLabor HistogramsOperational DashboardsForecasting ToolsProduction Rates
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationProcess Improvement