Cost Engineer in Katy, Texas at Zachry

Build Your Future with a Company That's Built America for Over a Century

For more than 100 years, Zachry Construction Corporation has been building the infrastructure that keeps America moving. From highways and bridges to complex heavy civil and building projects, our work connects communities and creates opportunities for generations to come.

At Zachry, you're not just joining a construction company, you're joining a family that values hard work, teamwork, and doing the right thing because it's the right thing to do.

Our Core Values guide everything we do: Every Person Matters®, Together We Can Do Great Things®, This Is More Than a Job®.

Position Summary

Zachry Construction Corporation is seeking a Cost Engineer to support project teams with cost control, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting on heavy civil construction projects. The Cost Engineer will work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and other project personnel to monitor project costs, evaluate performance, identify trends, and provide accurate information to support sound business decisions. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of construction operations and project controls.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and analyze project costs, commitments, budgets, forecasts, and actual expenditures
• Assist project teams with developing and maintaining accurate cost forecasts throughout the life of the project
• Track labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and other project-related costs
• Analyze cost performance and identify trends, variances, risks, and potential impacts to project profitability
• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and other project controls reporting
• Work with project management and field teams to validate quantities, production rates, and cost-to-complete projections
• Assist with establishing project budgets and cost codes and ensure costs are accurately captured and allocated
• Support monthly project reviews and provide accurate cost information to project and company leadership
• Assist with tracking change orders, potential changes, commitments, and their impact on project costs and forecasts
• Review subcontractor and supplier commitments and help reconcile costs against project budgets
• Maintain accurate project cost records and supporting documentation
• Assist with cash flow projections, earned value analysis, and other project performance measurements as required
• Collaborate with accounting, project controls, estimating, and operations teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of project financial information
• Identify opportunities to improve cost-control processes, reporting, and overall project performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred
• Previous experience in construction cost engineering, project controls, project engineering, accounting, or a related role required
• Heavy civil construction experience involving highways, bridges, earthwork, concrete, underground utilities, or similar infrastructure projects required
• Understanding of construction cost controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cost-to-complete analysis
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data and identify cost trends and potential risks
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with construction management, accounting, ERP, or project controls software preferred
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both field and office personnel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment
• Willingness to learn construction operations and understand how field activities impact project cost and performance
• Commitment to following all company and general safety rules, policies, and guidelines

Why You'll Love Working with Us

At Zachry Construction Corporation, we invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. We offer meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and the chance to build projects that make a lasting impact on communities across the country.

Our Industry-Leading Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match (as applicable), Paid Time Off, and an annual Performance Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and career advancement

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States. Relocation may be required for ongoing opportunities and career growth.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We do not sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We do not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status and will not sponsor them for work visas.

To learn more about our legacy and projects, visit www.zachrycorp.com.