Junior Cost Control Engineer

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Located in Boise, ID

Salary: $30-40/hr.

Express Employment is seeking a junior cost control engineer for a large industrial and commercial mechanical contractor.  Job duties include:

Cost & Budget Management

• Assist with collecting, validating, and analyzing project cost, productivity, and schedule data from multiple systems
• Support the maintenance of project budgets within the ERP system, including updates for purchase orders, subcontracts, change orders, and project commitments
• Assist Project Managers and senior Cost Control personnel with monthly forecasting, cost reporting, and cost-to-complete analyses
• Track purchase order and subcontract commitments and assist with change order reconciliation to ensure accurate financial reporting

Project Controls & Performance Tracking

• Monitor project progress and compare actual performance against approved budgets, schedules, manpower plans, and productivity targets
• Assist with schedule reviews by cross-referencing project schedules with field-reported progress and earned performance data
• Support resource-loaded schedule development and productivity tracking initiatives to improve project planning and execution
• Learn and apply project controls methodologies, including cost control, forecasting, earned value management, and performance measurement techniques

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Prepare routine project reports, performance metrics, cost summaries, and data analyses for project teams and leadership
• Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and project reporting tools
• Assist with tracking key project performance indicators and compiling data to support management decision-making
• Maintain accurate project data and reporting records to ensure reliable and timely information is available to stakeholders

Financial & Contract Support

• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices against project progress, field reports, and contract requirements
• Assist in verifying project costs and supporting documentation to ensure accurate processing and reporting
• Support the monitoring of subcontract and vendor performance through documentation review and cost analysis activities

Process Improvement & Administrative Support

• Assist with process improvement initiatives, reporting automation efforts, and data management projects to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Support project teams with administrative and analytical tasks related to project controls and cost management activities
• Maintain organized project records and documentation in accordance with company standards and project requirements

Additional Duties

• Assist and provide administrative and analytical support to ensure timely and accurate completion of project controls activities
• Perform other related duties, projects, and assignments as required

 

Skills

• 3 years of experience in construction, project engineering, project controls, cost tracking, data analytics, accounting, or a related field
• Internship, co-op, or previous experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, or engineering projects preferred
• Exposure to project scheduling, budgeting, reporting, or ERP systems is preferred
• Experience in mechanical construction, industrial construction, or MEP systems is a plus
• Desire to learn construction project controls, forecasting, and cost management principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn ERP systems, Power BI, Primavera P6, and other project controls software
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or data visualization tools is preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project teams. 
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a project controls and construction management career path

 

Physical Requirements:

• This role requires frequent transitions between office and construction field settings
• In the office, expect extended sitting at a computer with repetitive tasks like typing and phone use
• In the field, be prepared for prolonged standing/walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, crawling in tight spaces, and occasionally lifting 40 pounds
• Adapt to outdoor weather, site dress codes, PPE (hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots)

 Other Details:

• $30-40/hr. DOE
• 60-60-50 schedule
• Temp to hire

 

If you are interested in and qualified for this opportunity, please call our office or text “cost control engineer” to (208) 343-7552 to schedule an interview or fill out the online application at www.expresspros.com.  Express Employment is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering benefits from the first day of employment, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), referral bonuses, and direct deposit.

 

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