Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities * Performs cost engineering analysis and activities. Identifies cost trends for management. Interfaces with financial accounting and project controls to integrate project control baseline cost model with actual cost accounting data. * Assists and supports management in ensuring proper control, tracking and cost accounting for project financials and cost alignment with the approved project Work Breakdown/Project Coding structure. * Reviews or assists in reviewing proposal requirements related to cost engineering and material control and develops supporting data for proposal development and contract negotiations. * Responsible for the proper establishment and maintenance of the project Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). * Develops and maintains project budget, forecasts and cash flows. * Determines the variances between budgeted cost of work to actual cost of work. Calculates Earned Value (EV) for work performed. * Monitors and analyzes performance of large construction subcontracts. * Develops Project Change Notices to obtain budget for work. * Prepares "what-if" exercises to evaluate varying funding and other scenarios. * Prepares cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons. * Supports project status reporting, variance analysis, trending and forecasting, and EVMS reporting. * Maintains configuration control of the baseline cost model and assumptions and ensures changes are made after approval. * Establishes format and content of summaries and reconciliations, including segregation of cost according to level of confidence and identification of areas of risk. * Performs the collection, input and reporting of cost data, the assembly and processing of work authorization documentation. * Assist in development and submittal of reporting both internal and external as well as the needed indicators for SPI and CPI, forecasting, reporting and accrual process. * Interfaces with designated management and project proposal team counterparts for cost presentations. * Controls ongoing project forecasts and reports it to asset management so they are informed of progress. * Performs data analysis, identifies problems, and makes recommendations. * Promotes a team atmosphere among workers and staff to ensure everyone is working together. * Works under general supervision. * May lead and direct the work of others. * Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements/Skills * Effective organizational and interpersonal skills * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint * Intermediate knowledge of Primavera P6, Success Estimator, Cobra, Oracle and EVMS * Ability to develop labor unit rates based on the type of project as required * Advanced proficiency in the use of R.S. Means and Richardsons as required Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions * Ability to sit * Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location * Basic math and computer skills * Ability to work inside an office * Ability to perform highly repetitive motions with fingers, hands, wrists, and shoulders * Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public * Ability to perform under deadline pressure * Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines