Job Description:
About the Position
We are seeking a skilled Cost Engineer to support cost estimating and analysis activities for a diverse range of transportation projects.
This is a long term, full-time, onsite position located in San Jose, CA.
Responsibilities
- Prepares cost reports, schedule and other reports to support and drive capital project delivery.
- Effectively utilizes WBS structures to organize scope-based activities and their associated budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasted costs.
- Understands budget appropriate on/contract authority vs. secured/committed funds.
- Works closely with project managers and other stakeholders to understand scope.
- Prepares capital project requests, monitors progress and updates reports.
- Reviews consultant and contractor progress payments to ensure consistency with client and/or project management policies and procedures.
- Assists in the development of policies and procedures for cost control, reporting and scheduling.
- Maintains various project controls/reporting tools like staffing plans and related databases, financial reports and project schedules.
- Works as liaison between project delivery and various other divisions and departments.
- Understands project status, next steps, challenges and prepare various reports including grant reports.
- Understands and communicates project fund sources and their eligibilities.
- Understands project details and relates them to higher level programs and agency requirements, goals, and objectives.
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 - 5 years of experience in cost engineering as applied to engineering and construction projects.
- Professional knowledge of cost engineering concepts, theories, principles, practices, and techniques necessary to plan, design, construct, and maintain engineering projects.
- Experience with industry standard project, cost engineering, and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, Sage Timberline, Heavy Bid, On-Screen Take Off, Bluebeam, etc.)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Work, Excel, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Transportation project experience preferred.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in the state of California.
- PMP certification through PMI or CCM through CMAA.
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $39-61/hr. ($81-127k/yr.) The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidates level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent/Elder Care)
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
- 401(k) Plan with Guaranteed Employer Contribution
- Formal Career Planning and Development Program
- $2,500 Annually Towards Professional Development
- Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Company Cell Phone or Cell Phone Plan Reimbursement
- Free Personalized Meal Planning & Nutrition Support with a Registered Dietitian
- Free Personal Financial Planning Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus #IN-LNJS
Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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