Los Angeles, CA, 90006, USA
2 days ago
Cost Engineer
Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company. We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and motivated Cost Engineer to join our dynamic team for a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing project costs, ensuring financial efficiency, and supporting successful project delivery through cost analysis, forecasting, and risk management. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Cost Management & Estimation:** + Oversee all aspects of project cost management, including estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, investment appraisal, and risk analysis to ensure alignment with project goals. + Develop accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, schedules, and budgets for projects, ensuring all financial aspects are clearly defined and tracked. + **Budget Planning & Monitoring:** + Develop, implement, and monitor budget plans, ensuring an optimal balance between cost, quality, and time requirements. + Track and manage project budgets to ensure that financial targets are met and any cost deviations are identified and addressed promptly. + **Collaboration & Communication:** + Collaborate closely with project teams, including project managers, planners, and engineers, to ensure proper integration of cost, budget, schedule, and resource management. + Engage in regular communication with key stakeholders to provide updates on financial status, potential risks, and recommended corrective actions. + **Risk & Resource Management:** + Conduct thorough risk analysis and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate potential financial risks and project delays. + Assist project managers in determining resource needs, supporting resource allocation decisions, and assessing project performance against financial objectives. **Minimum Qualifications:** + **Educational Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related technical field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory. + **Certifications:** + **Professional certifications** such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PE (Professional Engineer), or other relevant equivalents are preferred. + **Cost Engineering Certifications** (e.g., CCE (Certified Cost Engineer), CCP (Certified Cost Professional)) are highly preferred and demonstrate a commitment to the discipline. + **Experience:** + **Junior Level (0-5 years):** Up to 5 years of direct experience in cost engineering, preferably within construction projects or similar industries. + **Mid-Level (5-15 years):** 5 to 15 years of experience in cost engineering, with expertise in managing complex construction projects, preferably including airport or large-scale infrastructure projects. + **Senior Level (15+ years):** 15+ years of extensive experience in cost engineering, leading cost management processes across multiple projects, and providing strategic cost analysis and forecasting for high-value projects. **Compensation:** $87k-136k The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. **Benefits:** Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program. **Who We Are:** We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people. Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets. With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can. **Our Values:** **Life:** We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else. **Heart:** As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect. **Trust:** We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability. **Mastery:** Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work. **Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:** We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together. **Atlas EEOC Statement** Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf \#LI-RC1 #LI-Onsite
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