Cost Engineer II

Job Description
Develop and maintain project budgets/baselines, short- and long-term forecasts, and expenditure plans for assigned project(s) and/or program(s).
This includes the aggregation, reconciliation, and update to the budget(s), forecast(s) and spending plan(s) according to jurisdiction splits, asset types, cost drivers, and funding sources.
Develop or prepare routine and ad hoc reports to assist Project Managers and partners to monitor, manage, and forecast costs (e.g. budget, actual, commitment, and contingency) for assigned projects and/or programs or in response to internal or external data requests for assigned projects and/or programs. Solid experience in creating end-to-end cost management and financial models.
Analysis of costs (tracking, forecasting, reporting) for the Capital and Operations & Maintenance.
Perform routine and ad-hoc research, updates, and data gathering/analysis in areas of cost controls (e.g. budget, actual, commitment, contingency).
Prepare and present results, alternatives, and/or recommendations to support business decisions, to manage project costs and schedules, and to mitigate potential risks to assigned projects and/or programs.
Involve and support change control and contract negotiation/claim management.
Support the implementation, analysis, and reporting of performance using the Company or industry metrics (e.g., earned value management).
Collaborate with stakeholders and utilize applicable estimating, cost management, and/or scheduling knowledge, techniques, and tools to determine and communicate the results (e.g., trend, variance, and cost impact).

Education
A combination of education, training, and experience, generally equivalent to those typically possessed by a 4-year college graduate (from accredited institution in applicable profession, business, or engineering/technical discipline).
Typically possesses four or more years’ experience in cost controls/management.
Demonstrated experience in Project Management, Project Controls, and/or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
Utility construction/CA regulated/regulatory/EPC experience desirable.
Demonstrated ability or knowledge in contract negotiation/management, handling/reviewing claims, and processing/managing change orders.
Demonstrated knowledge, ability and experience with Microsoft software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) and SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Solutions application.
Demonstrated experience with Project Controls software (e.g. Project, Primavera and Contract Manager).