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Cost Control Engineer

Riverdale, Maryland, United StatesPosted Oct 14, 2026

Job description

Overview

Who is OHLA USA ? We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people! OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Cost Control Engineer in Riverdale, MD. The Cost Control Engineer shall perform all aspects of cost control in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner which includes assessing and reviewing subcontract invoices, control and assign costs on site, assisting with the preparation of budgets and reports in accordance with established company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Monitor costs, prepare cost reports, forecasts and budgets in accordance with established company and project policies and procedures for the Area of the project assigned. Effectively coordinate and communicate with the project team, and liaison with departments to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness for overall project business operations.

Facilitate the coordination between the Construction team of the Area assigned and Project Controls. Provide functional advice and support to Area managers and Segment Leads for development, implementation and maintenance of field job cost processes. Capturing, forecasting, reporting, and controlling project costs for the area assigned Prepares monthly cost reports concerning cost, and forecasts for the Area assigned.

Assist Cost Control Manager and Project Controls Manager in the presentation of the monthly cost reports to upper management. Maintain an adequate cost breakdown structure to control the actual cost against the original budget, track any deviations and take into account any change orders received during the project execution.

Forecasting Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management Ideally 3+ years experience in heavy civil construction and prior exposure to cost control Interest to learn in the application of project controls in the construction environment.

Ability to manage multiple priorities with close attention to detail Exceptional problem-solving skills with consistent follow through Demonstrated MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) skills Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment Personal Time Off Program (PTO) Engaging work environment And much more!!

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com OHLA ADA Message : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise. OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.

’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA. Monitor costs, prepare cost reports, forecasts and budgets in accordance with established company and project policies and procedures for the Area of the project assigned.

Effectively coordinate and communicate with the project team, and liaison with departments to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness for overall project business operations. Facilitate the coordination between the Construction team of the Area assigned and Project Controls. Provide functional advice and support to Area managers and Segment Leads for development, implementation and maintenance of field job cost processes.

Capturing, forecasting, reporting, and controlling project costs for the area assigned Prepares monthly cost reports concerning cost, and forecasts for the Area assigned. Assist Cost Control Manager and Project Controls Manager in the presentation of the monthly cost reports to upper management. Maintain an adequate cost breakdown structure to control the actual cost against the original budget, track any deviations and take into account any change orders received during the project execution.

Forecasting Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management Ideally 3+ years experience in heavy civil construction and prior exposure to cost control Interest to learn in the application of project controls in the construction environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities with close attention to detail Exceptional problem-solving skills with consistent follow through Demonstrated MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

skills Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment Personal Time Off Program (PTO) Engaging work environment And much more!! To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.

ohla-usa.com OHLA ADA Message : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise. OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.

’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.

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