The Lead Cost Engineer role is a senior position within the Project Services organization supporting a major capital power project. The roleย is responsible forย establishing, managing, and reporting the projectโs cost position across all phases of execution.ย
This individual will leadย costย engineering activities including cost control, forecasting, earned value management, andย supportย change management. The Lead Cost Engineer will work closely with Project Management, Scheduling, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure full integration of cost with project execution.ย
Theย role requires an experiencedย professional capable of operating within a complex EPC/EPCmย environment, managing multiple stakeholders, and providing clear,ย accurate, andย timelyย cost visibility to both internal and client leadership teams.ย
This position will be based out of the Nexus Cleveland Office with up to 25% travel to Akron, OH.ย
Accountabilities
Provide clear andย timelyย reporting of cost performance, including variances, risks, and opportunitiesย
Drive integration between cost, schedule, procurement,ย engineering,ย and construction teamsย
Key Responsibilities
Experience
Education
Bachelorโs degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field (required)ย
Competitive Benefits
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Why Nexus?
Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.
At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where youโll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Reasonable Accommodation
Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Nexus Engineering Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualifies individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require and accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process please contact us at careers@nexusegroup.com.ย
Sponsorship & Work Authorization
Nexus Engineering Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship of any kind, including CPT, OPT, or employment-based visas. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must be able to maintain that authorization throughout employment without any action, filing, or sponsorship by the company. This requirement applies both at the time of hire and on a continuing basis for the duration of employment.ย
ThirdโParty Agency Notice
Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved thirdโparty partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.