Cost Engineer
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Preparation of spreadsheets and a wide variety of routine cost analysis, cash flow, and other cost related evaluations. Conduct studies to develop effective cost reduction processes and procedures. Coordinate all cost related issues with project managers, construction managers, designers, subcontractors, vendors, and contractors. Maintain cost control procedures and prepare project cost, commitment and cash flow reports. Analyze and participate in the negotiation of change order requests and invoices. Collaborate with Accounting and within existing financial management system to effectively develop, establish, and maintain systems for project accounting, cost management, procurement, and expediting. Manage the project cost, change management progress reporting using established project costs and procedures. Responsible to support the general flow of documentation regarding the processing of bulletins, change order and requests for information including compiling information for monthly reporting. Understand the cost report including different contracts types, general conditions, and fee analysis and prepare internal monthly financial reports, (CR-1s) for review with management. Coordinate, manage, and assist in the preparation and review of monthly application for payment, (Owner and Subcontractors). Represents the company at all times with professionalism and a commitment to quality.