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Cost Engineer/Senior Project Controls
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About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Sr. Project Controls Professional to support an ongoing site-based assignment in Baton Rouge (St. Francisville), LA or Corpus Christi, TX, with future projects also requiring on-site presence across the U.S. This senior-level role is ideal for a detail-oriented, collaborative professional with a strong background in cost control and construction progress tracking. You'll work as part of a dedicated project controls team, collaborating closely with construction teams and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
What You'll Do
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We're seeking an experienced Sr. Project Controls Professional to support an ongoing site-based assignment in Baton Rouge (St. Francisville), LA or Corpus Christi, TX, with future projects also requiring on-site presence across the U.S. This senior-level role is ideal for a detail-oriented, collaborative professional with a strong background in cost control and construction progress tracking. You'll work as part of a dedicated project controls team, collaborating closely with construction teams and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
What You'll Do
- Lead the setup, monitoring, and forecasting of project cost and progress metrics
- Manage all cost control elements, including budget development and updates, scope change tracking, and expenditure/forecast reporting
- Maintain accurate data in cost control systems and tools
- Analyze revenue and cost performance and recommend corrective actions to project and construction managers
- Review and approve contractor pay applications, ensuring compliance with contractual terms
- Track and report on construction physical progress using Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Coordinate with contractors to collect and upload weekly progress data into project systems
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on cost management and field operations
- Familiarity with construction contracts and pay application processes
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with project controls teams, construction teams, and vendors
- Willingness and ability to travel for on-site assignments
- Proficiency in project controls and scheduling software, including Oracle, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, EcoSys, Unifier, or Synchro
- Industry-recognized certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Risk Management Professional (RMP)
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HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
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