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Senior Cost Control Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Senior Cost Estimator

Dulles, VA · On-site

$135K - $175K/yr

Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firm's inception. Our vision ... Knowledge of scheduling, cost management, and document control highly desirable Knowledge of ...

Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firms inception. Our vision ... Knowledge of scheduling, cost management, and document control highly desirable Knowledge of ...

Senior Cost Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$95K - $133K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Cost Engineer who will serve as a subject matter expert in job cost and project management financial functions. This role requires deep expertise in operational tools such as ...

Senior Cost Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$95K - $133K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Cost Engineer who will serve as a subject matter expert in job cost and project management financial functions. This role requires deep expertise in operational tools such as ...

Control Engineer - Senior

Tysons Corner, VA · On-site

$97K - $128K/yr

Job Overview Control Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and ... Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects * Assists senior engineers in ...

Senior Cost Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$95K - $133K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Cost Engineer who will serve as a subject matter expert in job cost and project management financial functions. This role requires deep expertise in operational tools such as ...

Senior Cost Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$95K - $133K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Cost Engineer who will serve as a subject matter expert in job cost and project management financial functions. This role requires deep expertise in operational tools such as ...

Senior Cost Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$95K - $133K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Cost Engineer who will serve as a subject matter expert in job cost and project management financial functions. This role requires deep expertise in operational tools such as ...

Senior Cost Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$95K - $133K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Cost Engineer who will serve as a subject matter expert in job cost and project management financial functions. This role requires deep expertise in operational tools such as ...

Senior Cost Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

... advising senior-level decision makers on significant issues related to cost * Demonstrated ... Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences Salary range ...

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Senior Cost Accountant - Aramids

Richmond, VA · On-site

$74K - $93K/yr

Senior Cost Accountant - Aramids Work Location: Richmond, VA Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule with ... control environment across assigned facilities. The successful candidate will combine strong ...

Senior Cost Accountant - Aramids

Richmond, VA · On-site

$74K - $93K/yr

Senior Cost Accountant - Aramids Work Location: Richmond, VA Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule with ... control environment across assigned facilities. The successful candidate will combine strong ...

Develop and maintain cost control systems, budgets, and forecasts. Monitor actual costs against ... Prepare and present cost reports to project managers and senior leadership. Evaluate cost impacts ...

As a Senior Cost Manager at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse ... Have experience in pre-contract cost management while being experienced in budget control, cost ...

Overview As a Senior Cost Manager at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally ... Have experience in pre-contract cost management while being experienced in budget control, cost ...

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What does a senior cost control engineer do?

A Senior Cost Control Engineer is responsible for overseeing and managing the budgeting, cost estimation, and financial tracking of engineering or construction projects. They analyze project costs, prepare detailed reports, and ensure that project expenditures remain within approved budgets. Their role also involves identifying cost-saving opportunities, forecasting future costs, and advising project managers on financial matters to support effective decision-making. By maintaining close oversight of project finances, they help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior cost control engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Cost Control Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering, cost estimation, budgeting, and financial analysis, typically supported by a degree in engineering or construction management. Expertise with cost management software such as Primavera, SAP, or Oracle, and relevant certifications like CCP (Certified Cost Professional) are often required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and present complex financial data clearly. These competencies are crucial for maintaining project profitability, ensuring accurate financial forecasting, and supporting decision-making in large engineering or construction projects.

What are some common challenges faced by a senior cost control engineer in large-scale projects?

A Senior Cost Control Engineer often faces challenges such as managing complex budgets across multiple project phases, ensuring cost estimates remain accurate amidst scope changes, and coordinating with various departments to gather timely financial data. Balancing the need for detailed reporting with project deadlines can also be demanding. Effective communication and proactive risk assessment are essential to address cost overruns and maintain project profitability.

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Infographic showing various Senior Cost Control Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution.

$130K - $160K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Title: Senior Cost Manager
Reporting to: Office Director
The proposed compensation range for this position is: $130,000 to $160,000. The offered rate of pay will be based on work location, individual education, skills & qualifications, and experience level.
Overview of Role
The Senior Cost Manager is responsible for managing project costs across all stages of construction, ensuring effective cost control, accurate reporting, and strong client collaboration. The successful candidate will bring solid experience in construction cost management and the ability to lead cost planning and commercial activities on a range of project types. The Senior Cost Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client's desired project outcome.
Essential Functions
Quantity Surveying- if your experience falls under this specialty, your duties will include:
• Lead and provide cost management and quantity surveying services across all project phases, from pre-construction through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain cost estimates, project budgets, cost plans, and bid documentation throughout the design and construction phases.
• Perform value engineering and cost analysis to support efficient project delivery and alignment with project budgets.
• Provide cost advice during design development and ensure design decisions remain aligned with approved project budgets.
• Manage procurement and bidding processes, including preparation of bid packages, bid evaluations, and recommendations for contractor award.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, contractor negotiations, and contract award processes.
• Track and manage project costs, including change orders, cost reporting, project cash flow, and financial forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare regular cost reports and financial updates for clients and project stakeholders.
• Review and evaluate contractors, change order requests and negotiate cost impacts where required.
• Review and process contractor and consultant pay applications and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Assist in the preparation, negotiation, and agreement of final accounts and project closeout documentation.
• Provide commercial and financial guidance to clients and project teams to support informed decision-making.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, contractors, designers, and internal teams.
• Ensure cost management processes align with company standards, project controls procedures, and client requirements.
• Support, guide, and mentor junior staff while contributing to team development, training, and knowledge sharing.
Cost Estimating - if your experience falls under this specialty, your duties will include:
• Prepare and manage detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates based on drawings and specifications.
• Review construction plans and specifications during preconstruction to complete quantity take-offs and prepare estimates for all architectural, structural, and civil scopes from schematic through final design for new construction and renovation projects
• Prepare value engineering, cost option and cost strategy estimates
• Prepare independent post contract estimates, including reporting differences in scope, quantities, and pricing from contractor's estimate
• Work as integral part of our Estimating Team to perform plan and specification analysis, takeoff, and pricing of various types of construction projects
• Acts as lead individual for specific projects
• Review estimates prepared by Estimating Team, prior to supervisor final review
• Compiles and analyzes data on all factors that influence costs, such as material, labor, equipment, and profit margins
• Evaluates cost estimating deliverables prepared by architects and engineers, for cost containment
• Acquires and evaluates historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations
• Accurately forecasts costs of future projects and changes to existing projects
• Prepares technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters and presents recommendations to management and client
• Attend client meetings
• Participate in design charrettes and design workshops, including presenting estimates to the client and AE team
• Participate in Value Engineering studies, reconciliations, and negotiations with contractors
• Prepare valuations of work in progress reports from contractor draw requests
• Undertake other cost-related tasks as directed by supervisor, including review of estimates prepared by others
• Assist with training and mentoring others
• Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication.
• Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.
• Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence.
• Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: 4-year college degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating or equivalent recognized technical qualification.
• Minimum Experience required: 5-10 years' relevant experience in construction cost estimating of a variety of building types from program, conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document stages of design in elemental and CSI format for all architectural, structural, and civil components of new construction and renovation projects. Some MEP estimating experience preferred. AACE International and/or Certified Cost Professional preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of execution of cost management services; good planning, organization, and communication skills essential. Understanding of technical and non-technical documents related to cost management services required. Knowledge and use of industry-estimating software and Microsoft Office software programs.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Indoor office environment. May require work on site location when necessary.
• Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines.
• Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone.
RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
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