COST ENGINEER

Manage project cost control workflows in close partnership with the project management team.

Coordinate change order workflows from start to finish, including routing, review, content analysis, and approval processes.

Maintain detailed spreadsheets that support accurate forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting across project systems.

Coordinate with client cost management teams to process change orders, invoices, and required documentation.

Support project budgets, cash flow projections, labor cost analysis, projected total cost reporting, and construction budget preparation.

Prepare monthly invoices using Spectrum Accounting Software and coordinate backup documentation with project teams and trade partners.

Maintain the Schedule of Values and ensure totals balance with the Spectrum Accounting estimate amount.

Assist with scope change identification, cost estimating, documentation, assembly, and client presentation materials.

Support owner pay applications, subcontractor pay application reviews, second-tier payments through joint checks, cost corrections, and financial contract closeout.

Build strong working relationships with project teams, accounting, operations, clients, trade partners, vendors, and owners.

Review and respond to cost-related correspondence with clarity, accuracy, and professionalism.

Attend project finance and staff meetings prepared to share cost updates, open items, and follow-up needs.

Prioritize work, manage deadlines, and stay organized in an environment with frequent interruptions and competing demands.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, construction management certificate, and at least two years of relevant commercial construction experience required; equivalent work experience may apply.

Understanding of the full construction project lifecycle.

Experience with change management processes, defined project scopes, commercial construction drawings, and specifications preferred.

Understanding of project risk management concepts.

Computer proficiency required; experience with Spectrum Accounting Software, Procore, and Excel preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.

Ability to manage time, prioritize work, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Strong organization and complex problem-solving skills.

Accurate and detail-oriented with financial, cost, and project documentation.

Collaborative and service-oriented with project management, operations, accounting, clients, and trade partners.

Clear and professional when presenting cost-related information.

Highly organized and able to manage deadlines, changing priorities, and interruptions.

Discreet and trustworthy with confidential financial and project information.

Proactive in solving problems and keeping cost control processes moving.

Committed to safety, quality, teamwork, and doing the right thing.

Most work will be performed on an active construction site, with related office work typically completed in a temporary job site office.

When onsite, employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by company safety policies and weather conditions.

Standard hours, with occasional evening or weekend work based on project needs or work-related events.

Travel to other Lewis job sites and the home office for meetings may be required.