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Cost Engineer

2/20/2026

The Cost Engineer will monitor, analyze, and forecast the financial outcomes of construction projects by assembling production reports, performing cost analysis, and tracking spend against revenue. This role involves collaborating with project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, supporting system integration for cost control, and assisting with project close-out procedures.

Salary

75000 - 85000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
What is Flatiron? We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities. We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency. Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved. Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work. We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry. We transform infrastructure.
About the Role

Overview

Are you driven by data and can turn numbers into actionable insights? As a Cost Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in monitoring, analyzing and forecasting the financial outcomes of one or more construction projects within a district.  

 

Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to provide insights and recommendations that enhance financial performance and efficiency. 

 

Apply now and transform your career with us. 

 

This is a full time position supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes our Data Center market segments

What you will be doing

  • Assembles daily and weekly production documentation control reports.  
  • Performs cost analysis and spend tracking to monitor project costs and revenue and forecast final financial outcomes.  
  • Assists in or performs generation of project budget and monthly forecasting within Company supported cost control software. 
  • Uses Company determined process and practices to document, track and report cost on assigned projects. Works with project management team and project controls team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information.  
  • Supports integration of Company systems to track, monitor and control costs. monitors the job cost report against key performance indicators (KPIs).  
  • Assists project close out procedures by validating final revenue prior to final bill submission.  
  • Audits accounting systems between Company and Owner systems to ensure accuracy.  
  • Supports financial audit process on assigned projects.  
  • Generates, analyzes and submits monthly reporting. 

What we are looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or related field required.  
  • Experience in construction industry, quantities tracking, or engineering preferred.   
  • Developing written and verbal communication skills.  
  • Developing knowledge of construction accounting principles and practices.  
  • Able to analyze data and identify trends or areas of concern. Shows follow-through in inquiries and documents findings.  
  • Strong attention to detail.  
  • Developing knowledge of construction project practices.   

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

  • Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
  • Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
  • Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
  • Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $85,000.00/Yr.
Key Skills
Cost AnalysisSpend TrackingForecastingBudget GenerationCost Control SoftwareFinancial ReportingData AnalysisTrend IdentificationAttention To DetailCommunication SkillsConstruction AccountingProject ControlsKPI MonitoringProject Close OutSystem IntegrationAuditing
Categories
ConstructionFinance & AccountingEngineeringData & Analytics
Benefits
Paid Time Off Program401(k)/RRSPMedicalExtended Health CareDentalVisionProvincial Medical Wellness BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Reimbursement Program
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