Ventana · 4 hours ago
Cost Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expVentana, part of the Clayco family, specializes in high-performing curtain wall façade systems. They are seeking a Cost Engineer to assist in developing and managing project financial strategies, including budget management, cost analysis, and reporting to ensure project conformity with management's strategy.
ConstructionCustomer Service
Responsibilities
Works with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets
Review project documents and specifications to accurately identify, develop and track request of change orders (General Contractor related), baseline estimates, potential risk exposures while communicating potential impacts to the financial targets, schedule and overall project management process
Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, labor cost, etc
Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients
Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience
Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables
Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management Degree
Minimum of 2 years in the construction industry
Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls and construction execution practices is required
Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, dataServ, excel, JDE, Microsoft Bi Variance, etc
Effective problem-solving skills
Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments
Preferred
PMP certification would be ideal
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Company
Ventana
Ventana designs, supplies, and installs high-performing curtain wall façade systems.
201-500 employees
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