JOB DESCRIPTION

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions to this position. It does not restrict the ability of the company to assign or re-assign tasks in the future.

Revised 07/07/2005

Job Title: Cost Engineer FLSA Status: Exempt Job Location: Abilene, Texas Reports To: Manager of Project Controls

Job Purpose

The Cost Manager’s primary functions are to plan, develop, and supervise all cost functions. The Cost Manager is to insure that all project cost activities such as data collection, field estimating, productivity analysis and budget forecasting comply with company and client requirements. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of project cost standards and procedures. The cost manager will implement a standard costing structure and insure that all projects adhere to this standard. The cost department is to provide a support service to the project teams to assist and guide the establishment of the project budgets and project control tools.

Essential Functions • Planning – Ensure the development and maintenance of company standards and resources for cost services. Provide a

structure that will facilitate a coordinated effort to insure the proper resources are available at all times to the project teams. Identify in a timely manner and assist in the recruitment of new cost resources as necessary. In addition, planning involves a coordinated effort with the quality management group to insure standards, policies and procedures are available for the cost group.

• Coordination – Facilitate effective communication and efficient resource deployment within the cost group as well as with the proposal and project managers.

• Execution - Ensure the commitments of the cost group are fulfilled. This includes the development and deployment of resources, the implementation and continual improvement of cost standards, policies and procedures, and providing the primary customer (the project teams) with excellent service resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Management – Establish and maintain the organization of the cost group. Ensure that cost methods are standardized and proper training is administered. In coordination with the human resources group, insure career development is promoted for all employees within the group.

• Company and Project Goals – Assure that all company and/or project goals are properly communicated to and acted upon by all cost personnel.

• Quality Control – In a coordinated effort with the quality management group, develop quality standards and monitor compliance through all phases of projects for cost processes.

• Project Audits: Perform period project audits directly or through subordinates to insure progress is accurately being reported by the project management team. This audit function will entail a detailed site review and verification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Industry Knowledge – Extensive knowledge and experience in costing and estimating industrial EPC projects and

construction only projects. • Organization – Possess the ability to organize large amounts of information into a coherent and meaningful

format while working on multiple prospects simultaneously. • Technology – Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word. Proficiency in Microsoft Access and P3 is a plus. • Company Knowledge – Develop a thorough knowledge of company procedures and standards. • Leadership – Ability to coordinate and supervise group work efforts. • EVMS – Have consummate knowledge of the earned value measurement system Work Experience, Education, Certifications and Licenses • 10 years of cost management, project controls and/or project management experience with an EPC contractor in

the industrial construction industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions to this position. It does not restrict the ability of the company to assign or re-assign tasks in the future.

Revised 07/07/2005

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.