Cost Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Ascentec Engineering is hiring! We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support project planning, cost control, budgeting, and forecasting activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will collaborate closely with engineers, procurement, and finance to provide accurate cost insights and data-driven recommendations.

This position is onsite (not remote / not hybrid) and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Requirements :

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, cost estimates, and forecasts.
• Track actual costs, analyze variances, and provide timely reporting on cost performance.
• Support the creation and evaluation of cost proposals, change orders, and project cash-flow projections.
• Review engineering drawings, scopes of work, and specifications to create accurate cost models.
• Coordinate with procurement and project teams to ensure accurate cost coding and reporting.
• Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and presentations for project and senior leadership.
• Conduct risk assessments and support contingency planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for cost-control processes and tools.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, industry standards, and project requirements

Estimating & Quoting :

Cost Review :

Qualifications :

Compensation / Benefits :

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS : To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.