Hoar Careers

Description

The Cost Engineer will work directly with the Principals of HPM’s Construction Audit, Risk, and Contracts Group in the execution and delivery of consulting services to a wide range of capital improvement programs and projects. This position specializes in audit and advisory services on capital improvement projects and programs. The individual is not required to be in the office 100%, but the expectation is that they will largely report to the office. Travel fluctuates between 25% to 50% and weekend stays are very unlikely.  

Responsibilities:  

• Gathering, processing, and analyzing data related to costs, schedules, and risk
• Participate in physical and virtual meetings with clients, contractors, and consultants
• Auditing Construction Costs, budgets, and changes
• Support for expert litigation services in design and construction
• Contract review and interpretation
• Writing reports related to Audit and Risk findings
• Working on multiple projects and engagements at any time

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Engineering, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Preferred Experience:

• 7+ Years in the Construction Accounting, Project management, Program Management, cost engineering, or project controls of Capital projects
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) from AACEi
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Software Requirements: 

• Must generally understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and Cost Management systems

Other certifications, experiences, and skill sets that are desired: 

• Experience with scheduling software such as P6 or MS Project
• Proficiency at other MS Products including Project, Power Apps, Access
• Certification in Estimating from ASPE, AACE, or ICEAA
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner
• Experience with construction financial and control software such as Procore, eBuilder, CmiC, Timberline, Viewpoint, etc.
• Construction Law experience

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions. 

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight 50 lbs; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. 

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. 

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.  

EOE - Vets/Disabilities

HPM does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of HPM without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of HPM.