Lead Cost Engineer
Nexus Engineering GroupAkron, OH
Full Time
Posted March 26, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
Transmission & Distribution
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
The Lead Cost Engineer role is a senior position within the Project Services organization supporting a major capital power project.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
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