Cost Engineer

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Cost Engineer to plan, control, and analyze construction and project costs, ensuring budgetary accuracy and resource optimization. Key Highlights: 1. Responsible for developing estimates and optimizing resources 2. Coordinate planning and replanning of construction projects 3. Ensure interdepartmental integration and propose improvements **Description:** We are seeking a Cost Engineer to work on the planning, control, and analysis of construction and project costs, ensuring budgetary accuracy and strategic support for decision-making. The professional will be responsible for developing estimates, monitoring financial execution, and optimizing resources, thereby ensuring economic viability and achievement of established goals. Responsibilities and Duties * Develop detailed construction budgets, including cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and services. Register and update inputs, service compositions, and budgets in Sienge; · Manage MO (MOP and Contractors) resources by organizing and maintaining rigorous allocation controls (appropriation of inputs and services in the budgetary WBS); · Build and update comprehensive construction schedules (physical schedule, histogram, and weight curve); · Coordinate construction planning and replanning, ensuring predictability and control during execution; · Strictly monitor and enforce the physical\-financial schedule developed jointly with construction managers, providing periodic progress, cost, and performance indicator reports; · Monitor physical progress of construction projects, tracking deadlines, deliverables, and team and workfront performance; · Identify deviations from the plan, conduct critical analyses, and propose replanning and improvements to execution sequences; · Lead critical executive planning activities, such as closing meetings with contractors and defining phase-based packages; · Ensure integration among engineering, procurement, finance, and execution departments to align construction strategy; · Implement process improvements in construction planning and control, promoting standardization, efficiency, and innovation. Requirements and Qualifications * Academic Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; · Proven Experience: Solid experience in construction planning and control. \-Prior experience with physical\-financial scheduling, performance analysis, and managerial reporting. Knowledge of construction cash flow management and project budgeting; · Cost Management Software: Proficiency in Sienge and Prevision platforms; · Strong communication skills, strategic vision, and critical analytical ability; 2512160202201691642