Cost Engineer - Utilities / Project Controls
- Salary
- $120K–$160K
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- United States
- Work type
- Hybrid
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Location: Reno, NV or Las Vegas, NV
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote
Industry: Utilities / Energy / Infrastructure
Department: Project Controls
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support the Project Controls organization of a leading utilities company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project cost management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost performance analysis across utility infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote
Industry: Utilities / Energy / Infrastructure
Department: Project Controls
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support the Project Controls organization of a leading utilities company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project cost management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost performance analysis across utility infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, cost estimates, and financial forecasts.
- Track actual expenditures, commitments, accruals, and project cost variances.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) reports.
- Monitor capital project expenditures and identify potential cost overruns.
- Support change management, including change orders, cost impacts, and budget adjustments.
- Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, procurement, finance, and construction stakeholders.
- Analyze project performance using earned value management (EVM) principles and cost performance indicators.
- Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and financial reporting.
- Maintain accurate project cost data within enterprise project management and financial systems.
- Identify cost risks and recommend corrective actions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 3–7+ years of experience in project cost engineering, cost controls, or project financial management.
- Experience supporting utilities, energy, power generation, transmission and distribution, or large infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and variance analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with project controls or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Primavera Unifier, EcoSys, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing utility capital projects.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6 and integrated cost/schedule reporting.
- Knowledge of earned value management and project controls best practices.
- Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
