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Senior Cost Engineer - Cost Control and Reporting (On-site) - Corsicana, TX or Sweetwater, TX

Decima International
Location
Corsicana, Texas, United States; Sweetwater, Texas, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Cost Controlling
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of experience in cost engineering, cost control, project controls, construction cost management, or related roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Engineering Management, or a related technical field.
  • Hands-on cost engineering execution experience, not only high-level management oversight.
  • Practical construction or EPC cost management experience, preferably on large, complex, fast-paced programs.
  • Strong knowledge of cost management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, EAC development, variance analysis, change management, contingency management, cash flow, accruals, and financial controls.
  • Strong hands-on experience reviewing pay applications, invoices, Schedule of Values, contractor cost submissions, change orders, and cost backup documentation.
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting data centers, mission-critical, infrastructure, EPC, industrial, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, or other large capital projects.
  • Experience with hyperscale data center construction or MEP-heavy construction programs.
  • Experience with Earned Value Management, integrated cost-schedule-risk analysis, cash flow forecasting, and risk-adjusted forecasting.
  • Professional certification such as Certified Cost Professional, Certified Cost Technician, PMP, PMI-SP, RICS, AACE, or equivalent.
  • Advanced experience with SAP, Power BI, Primavera P6, Oracle, or other project controls, ERP, dashboarding, or reporting platforms.
What the job really is

The Senior Cost Engineer - Cost Control and Reporting at Decima International will focus on practical construction cost management for large-scale data center and mission-critical projects. Daily tasks include reviewing contractor pay applications, managing cost reports, evaluating change orders, and communicating cost risks to project teams and clients. The role requires a blend of detailed cost work and high-level cost management, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial documentation and reporting.

Things to weigh
  • Position requires on-site work in Corsicana, TX or Sweetwater, TX.
  • No salary listed in the posting.
  • Current US work permit required; no sponsorship available for employment.
  • The role is positioned between detailed cost engineering and high-level cost management, which may appeal to candidates looking for a balance of both responsibilities.
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