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PMA Consultants · 4 hours ago

Project Cost Engineer

South Plainfield, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$113K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

PMA Consultants is seeking a seasoned Project Cost Engineer to join their team and lead cost management across multiple construction projects. The role involves overseeing cost analysis, forecasting, and reporting, while collaborating closely with project stakeholders to ensure financial performance aligns with project goals.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leads and implements standardized cost control procedures, tools, and documentation

Prepares and presents project budgets, cost reports, and earned value analyses, identifying variances and trends

Analyzes and reconciles labor, material, and accrual costs, coordinating with procurement and vendors to support forecasting and risk management

Collaborates with project teams and executives to ensure budget adherence, provides financial insights, and advises on cost implications during design and construction

Contributes to implementation of cost control best practices and standards

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cost engineering experienceProject cost forecastingBudget reportingFinancial analysisSAP proficiencyARIBA proficiencyAdvanced Excel skillsCCP certificationPMP certificationCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or a related field required

5+ years of relevant cost engineering or cost controls experience

Demonstrated experience with project cost forecasting, budget reporting, and financial analysis

Proficiency in SAP, ARIBA, or similar project finance software

Strong Microsoft Office skills with advanced Excel experience

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred

CCP or PMP certification a plus

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Wellness programs for you and your family

Career development opportunities to advance your professional goals

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees

Company

PMA Consultants

PMA Consultants is a management consulting company that offers project and construction management services.

Founded in 1971

Detroit, Michigan, USA

201-500 employees

http://pmaconsultants.com

H1B Sponsorship

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