Cost Manager

Cost Manager | Stillwater, Oklahoma

Direct Hire | On-site

Client is open to assisting with relocation expenses.

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Cost Manager to join our clients' Project and Program Management team, for a major technology client.

In this role, you will assist with Capital Project Controls (estimating, cost management, planning/scheduling, risk management, change management) during the design and construction phases of large data center projects.

Role Accountabilities

• Providing support to the Project Controls Lead (PCL) and project team throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting production of project level reports for PCL including detailed analysis of project cost and changes
• Maintaining and controlling budgets from design concept through to project completion
• Assisting with change management and control of total project costs (general contractors, direct suppliers, and professional appointments)
• Analyzing projects to ensure that project funding is adequate by performing estimates, cost forecasts, cost trends, and accrual of actual costs
• Developing cost estimates for civil, structural, architectural, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical disciplines
• Preparing material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for concept designs, design development documents, bid documents, and change orders
• Estimating and negotiating potential change orders
• Completing cost validation and quantity surveying on an as needed basis
• Monitoring and audit compliance
• Reconciling program and project controls data with the client’s fiscal and financial controls systems
• Presenting results of cost analyses to senior staff and clients

Desired skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying) or equivalent work experience
• 5 years' relevant experience
• Understanding of construction means and methodology
• Ability to read and understand design information
• Ability to engage with the client and key stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency with Primavera P6

Client offerings

Benefit package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k with Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, paid parental leave, FSA/HSA, adoption assistance.

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. TN visa ok if already residing in the US. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.