Orbia

Cost Engineer

Orbia

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: St. Gabriel • Louisiana • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year

About the role

  • Develop, maintain, and validate project cost baselines in alignment with Capex requirements.
  • Manage commitments, expenditures, accruals, and cash flow for multi-year capital projects.
  • Prepare monthly cost performance reports, variance analysis, and earned value metrics.
  • Track and analyze trends, potential changes, and early warning indicators impacting project budget.
  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to update quantities, labor rates, and productivity.
  • Administer the change management process: PCRs, Change Orders, and DOE critical guidelines.
  • Evaluate cost impacts for design changes, procurement adjustments, and schedule shifts.
  • Develop monthly dashboards, executive summaries, and project cost presentations.
  • Ensure all reporting aligns with DOE requirements, internal governance, and project control procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of cost engineering experience on Major Capital projects ($200M+).
  • DOE project or federal project experience (EVMS & Audit reviews) is required.
  • Strong understanding of AACE cost practices.
  • Proficiency in Excel, cost management software, and analytic tools.
Benefits
  • 401k with a 6% company match
  • Employer-paid Short-Term Disability
  • Employer-paid Long-Term Disability
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 11 paid company holidays
  • Vacation and sick time
  • Career development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost engineeringvariance analysisearned value metricscost performance reportingchange managementcost impact evaluationAACE cost practicesbudget trackingfinancial analysisproject cost presentations
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving