Cost Engineer

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Cost Engineer to handle the planning, control, and analysis of construction and project costs, ensuring budgetary accuracy and strategic support. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic involvement in construction cost planning and control 2. Optimization of resources and assurance of economic viability 3. Coordination and strategic alignment across departments **Description** We are seeking a **Cost Engineer** to handle the planning, control, and analysis of construction and project costs, ensuring budgetary accuracy and strategic decision-making support. The professional will be responsible for developing estimates, monitoring financial execution, and optimizing resources, thereby ensuring economic viability and achievement of established targets. **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; * Ensure MO (MOP and Contractors) resource management by organizing and maintaining rigorous allocation controls (input and service appropriation in the budgetary WBS); * Develop 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, 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 contractor closing meetings and phase-based package definition; * Ensure integration among engineering, procurement, finance, and execution departments to achieve strategic alignment of construction projects; * 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 management 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;