Cost Specialist

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Job Summary: Join Matec Engenharia as a Cost Specialist, monitoring and controlling budgets while preparing financial forecasts and analyses for construction projects. Key Highlights: 1. Monitor and control costs across all construction phases 2. Prepare cash flow forecasts and feasibility analyses 3. Collaborate with engineering and planning teams Join the Matec Engenharia team and become our Cost Specialist, working in a dynamic environment full of challenges. Your main responsibilities will be: * Continuously monitor costs throughout all construction phases to ensure the project remains within budget; * Prepare cash flow and cost forecasts to support the project's financial planning; * Conduct financial analyses to assess project feasibility and propose cost-reduction solutions when necessary; * Identify and analyze cost deviations from the planned budget, taking corrective action to resolve discrepancies and avoid waste; * Develop cost control reports highlighting deviations and proposing corrective actions; * Perform quantity take-offs for materials and services, ensuring alignment with project requirements; * Prepare detailed cost estimates for new services and scope changes, ensuring clear financial visibility for decision-making; * Evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals, comparing costs against the original budget; * Monitor service measurements and approve supplier and subcontractor invoicing according to project progress; * Ensure measurement compliance with the budget and milestones defined in the physical-financial schedule; * Prepare management reports tracking cost evolution and financial indicators, supporting strategic decision-making; * Present cost comparison reports (planned vs. actual), highlighting the financial impact of any deviations; * Collaborate with engineering, planning, and procurement teams to align financial and operational objectives. Requirements: To stand out in this opportunity, you must have: * Experience in cost control for civil construction projects; * Proficiency in estimating software such as MS Project, SAP, AutoCAD, or similar; * Understanding of quantity surveying practices, physical-financial scheduling, and cash flow control; * Strong analytical and negotiation skills;