Cost Engineer

Great opportunity for a Cost Engineer in Chandler, AZ with a major Energy Renewables corporation!

Cost Engineer

Work Location: Chandler, AZ

Contract Duration: 12 months (possible extension / conversion to perm)

Pay Rate Range: $44/hr-$57/hr

Job Summary

In this role, you will support cost engineering, cost analysis, and cost control activities for projects with complex, non-routine requirements that demand a high level of technical expertise. You will be responsible for preparing monthly cost reports and deliverables, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring cost-related information is accurate, consistent, and submitted on schedule. Through detailed analysis and problem-solving, you will help identify opportunities for cost optimization and develop effective solutions to project cost management challenges.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of cost monitoring and control standards, methodologies, systems, and reporting processes.
• Assist in establishing and assigning project cost accounts, recommending updates and modifications as project requirements evolve.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation supporting monthly invoices, reconcile project billings, and verify the accuracy of associated cost coding.
• Coordinate the preparation, validation, and accuracy of PSERV, CoCo, QURR, and other required cost reports and deliverables.
• Review cost reports against prior-period submissions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with established reporting requirements.
• Perform cost performance monitoring and control activities for assigned project areas, ensuring compliance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Develop project-specific budgets and assist with budget allocation in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with 2–5 years of relevant experience, or 6–9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems using data-driven insights and analytical methods.
• Strong working knowledge of the company's financial reporting system (CFAR), controller account codes, cost management system (EcoSys), and Digital Supply Chain System (DSCS).
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to apply cost engineering principles, interpret financial data, summarize findings, draw sound conclusions, and implement effective cost containment strategies.
• Ability to adapt to changing project priorities and respond effectively to urgent requests while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects in the data center and/or semiconductor industries.