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Senior Cost Estimator

Job in Eagle Mountain, Utah County, Utah, 84005, USA
Listing for: Patrick Burke Associates, Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Financial Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We design and build complex renewable infrastructure, with a strong focus on projects that power communities and strengthen the modern grid.

As a Senior Cost Specialist
, you will drive cost control and financial performance across large, multi-year utility capital projects, supporting T&D, substation, and power generation work from early execution through closeout.

This role is ideal for a project-based cost professional with deep experience in job costing, forecasting, and change management within utilities, EPC, power generation, or heavy commercial construction environments.

You will partner closely with Project Managers, Project Controls, Engineering, and Construction teams to ensure accurate cost visibility, manage financial risk, and support data-driven decision-making across complex grid infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities
  • Track and control costs across EPC utility projects, including transmission, substations, renewables, and utility construction
  • Manage budget vs. actuals, forecasts, and cost trends on multi-year capital programs
  • Develop and maintain EACs and ETCs to ensure accurate financial projections
  • Identify cost variances and risks early, escalating issues to project leadership
  • Support change management, including change orders, budget adjustments, and cost impacts
  • Partner with Project Managers, Operations, and technical teams to align financials with execution plans
  • Deliver clear cost reports, dashboards, and forecasts for leadership and stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with Project Controls Execution Plans and company standards
  • Leverage JDE, Eco Sys, Procore, Excel, and Power BI for job cost tracking and reporting
  • Act as a trusted cost advisor, driving continuous improvement in cost control practices
Qualifications
  • 7-10 years of project cost control or project controls experience within EPC and renewables environments
  • Strong hands-on expertise in cost forecasting, budget management, change management, and cost/risk trend analysis
  • Experience in project-based capital environments (not manufacturing or corporate accounting)
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with JDE and/or Eco Sys required, Procore preferred
  • Ability to translate complex cost data into clear, actionable insights for project leadership
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Willingness to be on project site 75% of time for a 22 month long project
  • - This is a full time hire, not contract, eligible for full benefits.
  • Assistance with lodging in Eagle Mountain, UT offered if not already residing in the area.
Experience Requirements
  • 7–10+ years of cost control / project controls experience
  • Strong background supporting large-scale power generation or industrial construction projects
  • Ability to manage cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, and controls for a fast-paced construction environment
Start Date

ASAP

Compensation & Benefits Overview
  • Employment Type: Full-time hire
  • Reports to
    :
    Director Project Controls, Melissa Craven
  • Annual Bonus: 10% target bonus based on individual performance and overall company profitability (this is not a sign-on bonus)
  • Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k): Company match included
  • Benefits Eligibility: All benefits begin on the 1st of the month following the date of hire
  • Temporary housing and rental expenses paid for the duration of the project,
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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