Cost Engineer

Cost Engineer
Department: North America Consultancy
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: North Carolina
Description
Why Soben?
We're an award-winning construction consultancy with huge ambitions to put ourselves firmly on the map. We've come a long way since operations commenced in 2011 but now is the time to step on the gas and realize our true potential.
It is a hugely exciting time to join our business and we have some amazing times ahead of us. We're targeting to have 1000 people globally by 2030 to support our expansion plans in current locations as well as additional territories.
If you want to play an integral part in achieving our ambitious plans for growth and delivering an exceptional consultancy service for our clients in the AMER region, whilst progressing your own career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
Role Description:
We are looking for a Cost Engineer who will assist site cost managers and the client program director in the execution of all reporting and ad hoc needs to meet financial reporting and audit requirements monthly.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and report global Capex cashflow projections across multiple business groups (Builds, Fitout, Land & Leases)
• Oversee implementation of cost processes and procedures across all projects
• Quality check and audit of data across cost management systems
• Assist with reporting critical budgetary and cost risk factors
• Facilitate monthly project financial review reporting and meetings
• Support / Provide ad hoc analytics, business insights based on project costs and forecasts to the Leadership team and Finance
• Support clients in process improvements including, cost/schedule integration and implementing tracking methods to support those efforts
• Administer the processes and systems for cashflow projections
• Maintain Construction cost database for project costs to facilitate monthly analytics and insights reporting
• Manage and publish monthly cost/analytics reports at the program level
• Administer the global WBS program to ensure consistent usage of standard codes and practices
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• BSc and/or Equivalent Related Experience (3+ yrs)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills - Excel/Word/PowerPoint, MS Invoice, Compass, PowerBI, SAP
• Driven, enthusiastic, and committed to continued professional development
• Analytical, commercially aware, and fantastic attention to detail
• Self-starter - Ability to work to deadlines and excellent time management skills
• Well organized with clarity of thought
• Ability to manage and inspire direct reports to meet company and client standards
• Actively promote and work to Soben company values