Senior Cost Engineer

Job DescriptionAt IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Cost Engineer to join our talented team at our office located in Somerset, New Jersey.In this role, you will be assigned to projects to review, coordinate, and summarize the activities of cost control, planning and scheduling, document control, and estimating. You will also support the Project Manager in the delivery of individual projects, focusing on quality objectives and ensuring the achievement of safety objectives on assigned projects. Additionally, you will coordinate resources to achieve project goals, interact with clients on assigned projects, and promote positive relationships. Position ResponsibilitiesIdentifies and analyzes potential project problems.Develops working knowledge of prime contract requirements and applies knowledge to project activities.Coordinates review and approval from the Project Executive and/or Director of Operations, and communicates this information to the project team.Supports the Project Manager in the following:Development and maintenance of written project scopes of work and communication of this information to the project team.Development and maintenance of project schedules, including targeted and actual activity lists, durations, and sequencing logic, and communicating this information to the project team.Monitoring and reporting project costs.Development of change control documentation and related financial documentation.Coordination of safety resources to monitor site safety and correct nonconformances.Procurement and coordination of all required project resources, including intra-divisional, inter-divisional, and extra-corporate.Preparation of subcontracts, purchase orders, change control documentation, and related financial documentation.Evaluation of vendor and subcontractor invoices.Facilitating communication between project participants and producing documentation of communication between project participants.Develops a thorough understanding of contractually required quality in design and construction and supports quality assurance for the project.Supports the Financial group in the preparation of invoices to clients.Works with Document Control to ensure that all project documents are distributed, reviewed, and stored to meet project and corporate requirements.The salary offered for this role is between $100,000 and $140,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on skills, experience, and education Qualifications & Requirements16+ years of professional experience.Bachelor’s degree in a technical field: engineering, project management, construction management.Experience in cost engineering, estimating, scheduling, and earned value management.Has a working knowledge of the project budget and identifies exceptions to the project budget throughout the execution of the project.Experience in developing and managing multiple concurrent projects and in developing and executing PMO best practices.Experience in all facets of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPC).Professional credentialing is strongly encouraged: CCT or CCP, CST or CSP, EVP, CMIT or CCM, PMP, EIT.High level of computer expertise in multiple industry-wide software productsMS Office ProductsScheduling software such as Primavera and MS ProjectClient ERP systems such as JDE, QUAD, SAP, ARIBA, CONCURPPM Software: Prolog, Proliance, Prism G2, Procore, Cleopatra, Cora SystemsContext, Environment, & SafetyA safety-minded individual who must comply with the IPS Mission Zero Safety policy.Capable of working alone or as part of a team without a significant level of supervision.The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time with extended computer use.Experience working in both a Home Office and a Field environment.Travel to client sites as needed.This position is a safety-sensitive position.The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required. About UsIPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.SpecialtiesProcess Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Connect With UsIf you do not meet the qualifications for this specific role, but would like to submit your resume for general consideration, please click