Lead Cost Engineer

Manage the total installed cost (TIC) position for the project, ensuring accuracy and transparency

Ensure project cost performance aligns with client expectations and Nexus standards for cost management and reporting

Lead the development and maintenance of the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) aligned with the WBS

Establish and manage project cost baselines, budgets, and forecasting processes

Provide clear and timely reporting of cost performance, including variances, risks, and opportunities

Lead earned value management implementation and ensure alignment between cost and schedule performance

Ensure procurement commitments, subcontract costs, and vendor forecasts are accurately reflected in cost reports

Support governance processes including stage gate reviews, assurance reviews, and executive reporting

Drive integration between cost, schedule, procurement, engineering, and construction teams

Develop and maintain cost control systems, procedures, and reporting frameworks for the project

Lead cost reporting cycles (weekly, including actuals, commitments, and forecast to complete)

Perform variance analysis and provide clear explanations of cost deviations and performance trends

Implement and manage earned value metrics including CPI, SPI, and estimate at completion (EAC)

Maintain and manage the project trend log

Support the preparation and evaluation of change orders and claims

Track and report procurement commitments and subcontractor cost exposure

Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts

Ensure alignment between cost reporting and project schedule progress

Interface with client representatives to present cost performance and key insights

Support system setup and integration with ERP and project controls tools

10–15 years of cost engineering or project controls experience

Proven experience on large capital projects ($500MM–$2B+) within EPC or EPCm environments

Strong experience implementing and managing earned value management systems

Experience working across engineering, procurement, and construction phases of projects

Demonstrated experience managing cost on complex, multi-contractor pr