Project Cost Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

PMA is seeking a seasoned Project Cost Engineer to join our team and lead cost management across multiple construction projects for one of our largest, long-term clients in New Jersey.

The Project Cost Engineer will oversee cost analysis, forecasting, and reporting, while designing and implementing effective cost control strategies. This role involves close collaboration with project stakeholders and the delivery of actionable insights to support informed decision-making. As a subject matter expert, the Project Cost Engineer will play a pivotal role in standardizing cost practices and ensuring that financial performance consistently aligns with project goals.

• Leads and implements standardized cost control procedures, tools, and documentation.
• Prepares and presents project budgets, cost reports, and earned value analyses, identifying variances and trends.
• Analyzes and reconciles labor, material, and accrual costs, coordinating with procurement and vendors to support forecasting and risk management.
• Collaborates with project teams and executives to ensure budget adherence, provides financial insights, and advises on cost implications during design and construction.
• Contributes to implementation of cost control best practices and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant cost engineering or cost controls experience.
• Demonstrated experience with project cost forecasting, budget reporting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP, ARIBA, or similar project finance software.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with advanced Excel experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• CCP or PMP certification a plus.

The salary range for this position is $112,650 to $130,210.

A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Additional Requirements

This client maintains a drug-free workplace, which is essential to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of certain federal agency contracts. Accordingly, employees assigned to this client must comply with all applicable drug-free workplace requirements. Please note that, regardless of state marijuana laws, marijuana remains illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. In addition, some products marketed as “CBD” may contain THC and can result in a positive drug test. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment for roles assigned to this client.

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.