Cost Engineer

While this posting is for our Metairie office, the first 3-6 months of employment will report to our Covington, LA office.

About Ampirical

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Operations Department Overview

With in-house engineering, procurement, project management, and construction management expertise, our Operations group has established itself as a highly qualified and respected EPC partner in the electric utility industry.

From the start, we have maintained an unwavering focus on schedules and budgets to ensure successful project completion. Strong project management practices and proactive risk assessment allow us to enhance project controls, minimize scope creep, and prevent costly delays. Above all, we take pride in delivering projects that emphasize client satisfaction and mutual success.

Why Ampirical?

💰 Hourly Range: $31/hour - $50/hour (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)

📈 Bonus: Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)

🩺 Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

💼 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting

🏖️ PTO: 3 weeks + 10 paid holidays

🗓️ Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off

📚 Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement

🧘 Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

Why This Role Matters

As a Cost Engineer, you’ll be the financial cornerstone of our project controls team—owning cost analysis, budget tracking, and forecasting across EPC projects. You’ll collaborate closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure cost transparency, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has a strong analytical mindset, and wants to take ownership of cost-related decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development, tracking, and reporting of detailed project cost plans, budgets, and forecasts
• Collaborate with schedulers and project managers to ensure alignment between schedules, resources, and budgets
• Review and analyze project cost performance to identify variances and provide actionable insights
• Monitor earned value metrics and prepare comprehensive cost reports for internal and client stakeholders
• Support procurement and contract cost control, including change order tracking and invoice reconciliation
• Ensure financial compliance with corporate policies and support audits or reviews as needed
• Assist with proposal cost modeling and baseline budget creation
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance cost tracking and project visibility
• Familiarity with P6 is a plus, but not a primary requirement
  
  

What You Bring

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Construction Management, or related field with experience in
• Experience: 3-5 years of Cost controls on EPC projects
• Technical Skills: Expertise in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with reading project schedules in P6
• Industry Knowledge: Utility experience is strongly preferred
• Communication and Organization: Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with an ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Additional: Strong understanding of the overall Project Management Organization function
  
  

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