Cost Engineer

Overview

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US. Atlas is built on a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do.

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and motivated Cost Engineer to join our team for a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing project costs, ensuring financial efficiency, and supporting successful project delivery through cost analysis, forecasting, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Management & Estimation : oversee all aspects of project cost management, including estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, investment appraisal, and risk analysis to ensure alignment with project goals. Develop accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, schedules, and budgets for projects, ensuring all financial aspects are clearly defined and tracked.
• Budget Planning & Monitoring : develop, implement, and monitor budget plans, ensuring an optimal balance between cost, quality, and time requirements. Track and manage project budgets to ensure that financial targets are met and any cost deviations are identified and addressed promptly.
• Collaboration & Communication : collaborate closely with project teams, including project managers, planners, and engineers, to ensure proper integration of cost, budget, schedule, and resource management. Engage in regular communication with key stakeholders to provide updates on financial status, potential risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Risk & Resource Management : conduct thorough risk analysis and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate potential financial risks and project delays. Assist project managers in determining resource needs, supporting resource allocation decisions, and assessing project performance against financial objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Compensation

The expected salary range for the position is $87,000 - $136,000, with final compensation based on individual qualifications and experience. The salary range is displayed in accordance with state law.

Benefits

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, and educational assistance, depending on employment status.

About Atlas

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to public and private sector clients in transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets. Atlas connects the best experts to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond.

Our Values

Life : We enhance quality of life and value people and safety above all else.

Heart : We act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust : We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery : Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

EEO Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices. For more information, read our EEO policy at https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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