Cost Engineer at Dragados USA in Wilmington, California

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Set up subcontractor pay application cover sheets based on the schedule of values found in the subcontract and change orders.


• Review subcontractors pay applications for accuracy. Confirm all information is entered in the pay application correctly and that add information sums correctly.


• Prepare cover sheets for subcontractor pay applications and start approvals process in approval system.


• Track progress of schedule of values and update cost manager and controls manager of contract items that need to be updated.


• Prepare subcontractor accruals monthly and assist in coding accounting accruals.


• Assist in collection of construction quantities for monthly job cost reports and enter information into cost management program.


• Understand month end process and tasks and be able to prepare month end reports, when needed.


• Work with project engineers and managers to forecast remaining work quantities, crew sizes, and unit rates and prepare summaries to be used in forecasting efforts.


• Review cost details to assist in evaluation of monthly based costs and prepare forecasts based on cost detail and schedule.


• Use cost management software to update forecast information.


• Assist in tracking cost information related to extra work and back charges and compile into cost packages.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management


• 5-7 years' experience in heavy civil construction.


• Experience with P6 software preferred.


• Must be a team player