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D.A. Collins Companies

COST ENGINEER II


269 Ballard Road
Wilton, New York
United States

The D.A. Collins Family of Companies has brought safety, quality and productivity to industrial, infrastructure, highway, and bridge construction for over 75 years. We are seeking a reliable individual for a position as a COST ENGINEER II to join a dedicated and hard-working team in Wilton Campus. If you are serious about your next job, D.A. Collins Family of Companies is an ideal place to grow your career.


The Cost Engineer II builds upon foundational cost engineering responsibilities by taking greater ownership of project financial performance, forecasting accuracy, and cross-functional coordination. This role is responsible not only for reporting but also for proactively identifying risks, trends, and opportunities, and working with project teams to improve financial outcomes. The Cost Engineer II operates with increased independence and plays a key role in supporting project controls consistency across multiple or more complex projects.

Great benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and a company-funded retirement plan. Please include your résumé and cover letter with your application.

Upon acceptance of offer, we will coordinate new hire paperwork and pre-employment substance abuse screening (Drug Free Employer).


Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Lead job setup for assigned projects, including development of cost codes, budgets, and quantity tracking structures in coordination with estimating and project teams
  • Collect, validate, and analyze weekly production quantities and cost data from project teams
  • Develop and present weekly cost and production reports with clear identification of risks, trends, and variances
  • Prepare and maintain accurate monthly cost and revenue projections, including earned value analysis where applicable
  • Identify discrepancies between cost, quantities, and schedule, and work with project teams to resolve issues
  • Actively participate in project review meetings and provide insight into financial performance
  • Review and manage contract values, change orders, budget transfers, and job cost adjustments
  • Support and help improve forecasting methodologies and reporting consistency across projects
  • Assist in training and mentoring Cost Engineer I team members
  • Collaborate with accounting and operations to ensure alignment between financial reporting and project performance

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, accounting, or related field required
  • 3–6 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or construction financial management
  • Strong understanding of cost tracking, forecasting, and revenue recognition principles
  • Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable insights
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with project teams
  • Proficiency in construction management and financial software systems


Compensation:


Competitive wage commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and vision insurance with a company-funded retirement plan.


Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000

Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, overtime when applicable, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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