Senior Cost Engineer

$95k to $133k

Charlotte, NC, USPosted Jul 6, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Cost Engineer who will serve as a subject matter expert in job cost and project management financial functions. This role requires deep expertise in operational tools such as ERP and Project Management systems, acting as a power user and functional leader. The right candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or other degree with equivalent and relevant work experience in the construction industry and five years of experience in appropriate financial, business, and related experience, along with strong decision-making abilities, building partnerships, self-motivation, time management, and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and continuously improve change management processes and procedures. Set up contract change PCI markup rules, ensuring markup rules conform to company standards and the Owner Contract. Develop and deliver training and support to project teams in change management and PCIs. Review and post contract PCIs, ensuring conformance with markup rules and Owner Contract.

Review and post Owner change orders. Create queries and reports in system analytics tools. Assist Project Managers in preparing their estimates-to-complete, conduct analysis to ensure consistent and reasonable forecasts, and prepare summaries for management review. Participate in monthly project review meetings. Develop and deliver training in support of forecasting best practices and company procedures.

Set up billing defaults for projects in job billing system. Arrange and lead meetings with project team and Owner reps to define the project billing format and process. Prepare and maintain bill rate tables. Prepare, verify, and process GL charges on all projects. Provide training and support to project teams for billing system.

Develop and continuously improve standard job cost processes and procedures. Create job cost budgets from Estimate details, ensuring adherence to job cost standards while applying discretion in project-specific exceptions. Set up jobs to correctly process all integrated ERP processes and reporting requirements. Develop and deliver training and support to project teams for job cost system.

Review and process budget changes submitted by Project Managers. Review various monthly job reports. Conduct research and analysis for departments and jobs. Respond to job cost-related help requests. Support projects in the proper risk management and administration of subcontract and purchase order compliances and retainage.

Support projects in sub/PO commitment and payment processing. Supervise Job Cost Engineers and participants of the Leadership Development Program as assigned. Assign and prioritize tasks and projects to assigned direct reports. Investigate and advise key leaders and stakeholders on strategies to foster and leverage innovation.

Search for and address root causes to recurring problems. Collaborate with Operations and support personnel to develop integrated project administration systems. Maintain a catalog of PC's project management processes and regularly review processes for improvement. Review and implementation of new tools or technologies to maximize production, efficiency, and operations.

100% EMPLOYEE OWNED PC Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. About PC Construction: PC offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and public clients across the country. The company manages projects along the east coast from its headquarters in Vermont and a network of locations in Florida, Georgia, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic.

From specialized buildings to complex water and wastewater treatment plants, PC is ranked annually as one of the top contractors in the country. A construction industry leader for over 65 years, PC Construction is guided to success by its team of dedicated employee-owners. #LI-AL1 This position has a pay range of $95,000 to $133,000 annually, depending on experience, in addition to an extensive benefits package that includes company stock and a profit-sharing bonus.

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