Cost Engineer, Spring, Texas (Onsite but open to remote)

Kelly Services is seeking a Cost Engineer for one of our top clients.

Length: 1 Year

Type: Contract W2

Pay Rate: $66.72/hr. (W2)

Schedule: Standard

Interview Process: Virtual or Onsite

MAIN FUNCTIONS

The Cost/Schedule/Controls Engineer will perform or coordinate effort for cost estimate preparation, estimating oversight and quality assurance reviews for Company operated and Other Builder Operator estimates for all Gate and Funding milestones. The Cost/Schedule/Controls Engineer will also prepare Check Estimates and Schedules to compare with Operated by Others (OBO) Operator-prepared submittals. Also this person will participate in estimate / Schedule assessments (verification of project cost & schedule bases). Lastly, they are expected to participate in Estimating Group process efficiency tools and quality assurance review process improvements.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to Leve1 tasks, a Level 2 would:

• Assist in Setting up the baseline cost control system (internal and external) and documentation for the project

• Prepare forecasts, cost trend reports, and monitor cost and budget forecasts on multiple projects on the same work site

• Report on deviations, underruns and overruns, and can make recommendations for corrective actions

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering within discipline or equivalent professional experience

• Previous experience in a closely related position

• Skills to negotiate and broker successful solutions between Internal Coordination parties above

• Basic to advance level proficiency in Cost Estimating, Project Planning and Project Controls

• Strong Influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical, and computing skills

• Adaptability to changing priorities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to organize, plan, control, coordinate, and effectively manage cross-functional activities

• ACEE cost estimating experience.

• 5-10 years of experience with large scale projects $500 million or larger

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.