What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Engineer position at DPR GP?
Job Description DPR Construction is seeking a cost control engineer with primary responsibilities for cost and change management. This position requires a minimum of 5 years commercial construction experience. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Support the setup of cost tracking numbers in CMiC to facilitate the creation of client billings and tracking of budgets, change orders, and both committed and actual costs. Create and maintain the integrity of budgets and change orders in CMiC. Investigation of variances between estimated, committed, and actual amounts with recommendations of solution or recovery plans. Review purchase orders and subcontract commitments and expenditures in the project controls system. Support audits of subcontractor payment applications. Other cost duties as assigned. Qualifications We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess: Construction experience with demonstrated knowledge of basic construction methods and organization. Extensive experience utilizing CMiC. Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills. Ability to lead and train a team. Proficient in working with CMiC, P6 Primavera and Microsoft Office Suite. 2 years’ experience with project controls on commercial or industrial projects. A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude. This position is salaried. Applicant should possess familiarity with some of the software currently exercised and leveraged on DPR projects including: Autodesk BIM 360 Glue – virtual coordination. Autodesk BIM 360 Field - quality and commissioning. CMiC for Project Management – submittals, RFI’s, change orders, etc. Bluebeam Studio – submittal collaboration. Primavera – CPM scheduling. BIM 360 Plan – lean/short interval planning. DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world. DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or any step in the process: In the US, call Human Resources at 650-474-1450 In Europe, email EuropeRecruitment@europe.dpr.com If you are seeking information on how DPR protects applicant data, please review our Privacy Policy.