Cost Engineer

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 40-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success! Were currently seeking a highly motivated Project Controls Sr. Cost Engineer located in Los Angeles, CA. Overview: The Sr. Cost Engineer reports to the TDIP Program Controls Manager. The Sr. Cost Engineer shall be responsible for developing and maintaining cost data for new construction and renovation work, as required for Terminal Development & Improvement Program projects. These projects may include but are not limited to: Airline Terminal Improvement projects, Airport Service Improvement projects, Terminal Development projects and Asset Renewal. Required Education: Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other related field required Certifications required, may include PMP, PE, and/or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certification. Required cost engineer certification i.e. CCE, CCP. Required Qualifications: In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities. 10 years or more of cost engineering experience directly related to construction projects, preferably aviation projects Experience managing a team of cost engineers Demonstrated experience managing and reporting the cost components of large-scale, complex projects; including developing and managing a progress reporting methodology for a complicated design effort. Experience with Design-Build and Construction Management at Risk delivery methods is desirable. Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction program and the ability to communicate progress to both technical- and management-level personnel. Ability to work with others, a self-starter with results-driven focus. Proven accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment Demonstrated proficiency with a large-scale cost reporting system is required; experience with Prolog is highly desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam Responsibilities: Monitor project budgets for the multi-billion-dollar Capital Improvement Program at Los Angeles World Airports. Review and analyze sub-contractor invoices, ensuring expenditures are accurately incurred against appropriate Schedule of Values accounts Prepares job costing reports to allocate these expenditures against the appropriate WBS numbers. Ensure that both commitments and expenditures follow the same allocation methodology. Perform cost-to-complete analysis for all cost elements within a project taking into consideration staffing plans, contract commitments, and expenditures to date, change orders and trends. Attend project meetings to provide Project Management with current financial information and trend log regarding potential impacts to project budget or forecast. Provide progress reporting documents and briefing materials as required. Develop creative reporting tools to communicate complex project sequencing and/or progress assessments. Review task orders for contractors, sub-consultants, and City of Los Angeles Interdepartmental Orders to ensure necessary budget and/or contract capacity exists, and ensure these actual commitments are accurately entered/tracked into LAWAs system of record Analyze bid award values against current budget and prepare reconciliations to include in the current forecast at completion. Analyze change order values against current contingency budget and prepare reconciliations to include in the current forecast at completion. Analyze task order values against current allowance budget and prepare reconciliations to include in the current forecast at completion. Prolog - Update contract commitments, reconcile and analyze actual expenditures, perform budget transfers, monitor trend status and maintain continuity of WBS structure. Coordinate with LAWA Governance Body to ensure changes to budgets are approved via the Reconciliate Process or Capital Improvement Program Change process. Perform Project closeout resourcefully to ensure Prolog Data is complete for LAWAs reporting needs. Prepare data to support documentation required journal vouchers for budget transfers. May assume other duties as required/needed Maybe required to work past regular work shift Maybe required to work various shifts as needed This is NOT a work from home position After hours or weekend work may be required to perform the duties of the position. This shall be considered part of the salary Salary: $160,000 - $168,000 Bonus Pay: A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at managements discretion. CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees. CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Employment Type: Full Time