Cost Control Engineer

CEIS is looking for a Cost Control Engineer to support project financial performance and cost management activities. This role is responsible for monitoring budgets, managing change orders, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring alignment between project scope, schedule, and cost. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with project teams, accounting, and subcontractors to maintain accurate and compliant project financials.

Responsibilities

• Support all cost control functions across the project lifecycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Monitor, track, and analyze project budgets, costs, and financial performance
• Ensure compliance with project-specific financial processes, controls, and contract requirements
• Manage and maintain change order logs for owner and subcontractor changes
• Support preparation, review, and processing of owner and subcontractor change orders
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and accounting teams to ensure accurate job costing and financial reporting
• Participate in field audits to verify work progress and identify cost variances
• Assist in monitoring subcontractor financial performance and project cost impacts
• Support development of project financial reports, including risk, contingency, and trend analysis
• Participate in month-end close processes, including billings, revenue tracking, and labor projections
• Perform data entry and tracking of financial information in internal and owner systems
• Support financial audits and ensure quality control of project cost processes and documentation
• Conduct regular site visits to support project teams and verify financial alignment with field progress
• Collaborate with cost control teams to share best practices and improve processes
• Support additional cost control and project financial activities as needed
  
  

Requirements

• Strong understanding of construction project cost control, budgeting, and financial processes
• Experience supporting change management processes, including owner and subcontractor change orders
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and support decision-making
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across project teams and stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed (regular site visits required)
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Experience working on large-scale construction or industrial projects
• Familiarity with project management and cost control systems
• Experience working with project accounting teams and financial reporting tools
  
  

CEIS | Power is a small business headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with key offices in San Francisco, CA and Pittsburgh, PA, and we are growing. You can be a key part of our team and help us continue to build our capabilities long-term. Our government clients include Department of Energy facilities like Sandia National Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, while our commercial clients have included globally recognized firms. We specialize in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Construction Management, and Project Management. We have open, transparent communication without layers of bureaucracy, while also having a strong team to provide backup. We offer health, dental, vacation/sick, and a 401k with a generous match.

Learn more about us at https://www.ceis.com/government

CEIS | Power is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected Veteran status. Because eligibility for DOE clearance is required for this position, we ask the question about citizenship.