Cost Engineer/Cost Analyst

Wilson Excavating is seeking a Cost Engineer/Cost Analyst to join its Operations team. This entry-level position provides the foundation of skills needed for other challenging positions within the organization that offer more responsibilities and higher rewards, not only Operations but other departments as well. About Wilson Excavating: The region's premier excavation, pipeline and utility contractor, and an affiliate of The Lindy Group; Consistently ranked one of the Top 100 Builders nationally by Engineering News-Record part of the PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group family of construction companies; Voted a "Best Places to Work" multiple times; Core values are Safety, Quality, Integrity, Family, and Community. We offer an outstanding benefits and compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, 401k with company match, annual bonus and profit sharing. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Serve as the liaison between project engineers, subcontractors, customers, and the Accounting department regarding all job cost matters. TYPICAL DUTIES: Collect daily foreman timesheets and code labor, equipment, trucking, materials and quantities into cost collection system. Contact vendors and suppliers to get up to date pricing on materials ordered by field personnel. Work with Project Engineers to ensure that all work is coded correctly across work activities. Calculate daily performance reports and review with Project Managers to monitor actual cost to original budget by cost account. Set up new contracts with subcontractors or purchase orders with suppliers. Reconcile and approve invoices for payment to vendors and suppliers. Update and track cost to complete by job and activity. Track rental equipment and subcontractors on jobs. Prepare various charts, tables and reports for project analysis. Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 4 year degree in Business, Accounting or Engineering; Above average computer skills with knowledge in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel; Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate with others is essential. We are an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contracting Employer: We encourage Covered Veterans, Minorities, Females, and Disabled Individuals to apply. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://ptlg.workbrightats.com/jobs/1085580-315798.html