Top 2475 Cost engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Operational Cost Engineer
Confidential —Allenwood, PA
- From $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer
Excelon Solutions —Pittsburgh, PA
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Contract
- 7 years
- SQL
- In-person
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Cost Reduction Engineer
Manpower Engineering —York, PA
- $80,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- HVAC
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Manufacturing Engineer
PDS —Ridley Park, PA
- From $59.39 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Engineering Draftsman
Equipter —Leola, PA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Cost Segregation Project Engineer
Capstan Tax Strategies —Dresher, PA
- Full-time
- Remote
- Research
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Cost Control Engineer
FCC Construction Inc. —Philadelphia, PA
- $70,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
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Data Engineer - Level 4
Lockheed Martin Corporation —King of Prussia, PA
- $113,900 - $227,125 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Cost Engineer/Analyst
INNOVATIVE TURNAROUND CONTROLS LTD —Philadelphia, PA
- $65 - $80 an hour
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
Senior Data Engineer
Karoo Health —Pittsburgh, PA
- $150,000 - $175,000 a year
- Remote
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- System design
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
Cost Reduction Engineer
MOBILE CLIMATE CONTROL CORP —York, PA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- Analysis skills
R&D Engineer
Carson Helicopters —Perkasie, PA
- $90,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
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DevOps Engineer
Nfinity LLC —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- DevOps
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Project Engineer (Cost)
IPS-Integrated Project Services —Blue Bell, PA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Finance
Mechanical Engineer (Entry Level)
Daedalus —Pittsburgh, PA
- English
- Research
- Travel
Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer
ClinDCast LLC —Pittsburgh, PA
- $60 - $65 an hour
- Full-time
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
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Senior Application Engineer I
Kirkland and Ellis —Philadelphia, PA
- $133,000 - $183,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Testing Engineer
GE Vernova —Pennsylvania
- $76,300 - $114,400 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Database Engineer
Cubesmart —Malvern, PA
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- 5 years
- US work authorization
DevSecOps Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —King of Prussia, PA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Windows
- In-person
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
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Operational Cost Engineer

Confidential
Allenwood, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $110,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Operational analysis
Labor cost estimating
Resource planning methods
Microsoft Office
Bachelor's degree
Construction industry experience
Cost estimate preparation
Manufacturing company experience
Operations planning
Strategic workforce planning
Working on construction estimation projects

Full Job Description

We offer rapid, efficient delivery and setup of minimum to maximum security correctional facilities and specialty units. All products are constructed offsite in a controlled environment and conform to the same building codes as traditional construction.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Operational Cost Engineer who will be responsible for developing, analyzing, and managing detailed labor and operational cost models for complex manufacturing and construction projects. This role works closely with Operations, Estimating, Engineering, Production, and Project Management teams to transform high-level estimates into detailed labor-loaded operational plans consisting of craft-specific manpower allocations, production hours, installation sequencing, crew loading, and productivity models.

The Operational Cost Engineer serves as a critical bridge between estimating and operations by ensuring project budgets, labor assumptions, production capabilities, and installation strategies align with actual operational execution.

This position is heavily focused on production analytics, labor modeling, installation planning, and operational forecasting across fabrication, precast, modular construction, detention equipment, security electronics, and field installation environments.

Some travel may be required to various project locations and company office locations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Labor Modeling

Convert conceptual or high-level labor estimates into detailed operational labor models.
Break down total estimated labor hours into: Craft-specific labor allocations, Crew compositions, Man-hours by phase, Shift requirements, Production rates, Installation sequences, Work packages, Area-specific labor forecasts
Develop labor-loaded production and installation plans for manufacturing and field operations.
Analyze production assumptions and validate operational feasibility with field and manufacturing leadership.

Estimating & Project Controls Support

Assist estimating teams during bid development by creating detailed labor and operational cost models.
Validate estimating assumptions against actual operational capabilities and project schedules.
Develop labor forecasting tools and productivity benchmarks.
Identify labor risk areas, production constraints, and cost drivers during preconstruction and execution phases.
Support earned value analysis and labor performance forecasting.

Production Forecasting & Reporting

Develop: Labor histograms, Crew-loading forecasts, Installation curves, Production schedules, Operational dashboards, Manpower forecasting models
Maintain operational cost tracking systems and labor databases.
Support integration of labor and productivity data into ERP/project management systems such as CMiC, Procore, Primavera, or similar platforms.
Prepare executive-level operational cost and productivity reporting for leadership teams.

Continuous Improvement

Develop and maintain standardized labor calculation methodologies across projects and facilities.
Assist with process improvement initiatives focused on: Labor efficiency, Production optimization, Crew utilization, Installation planning, Manufacturing throughout, Forecasting accuracy
Participate in post-project reviews and lessons learned meetings to improve future estimating and operational performance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Project Controls, Finance, or related field preferred.
Equivalent field operations or manufacturing experience may be considered.
5+ years of experience in: Construction operations, Cost engineering, Industrial manufacturing, Production planning, Project controls, Operational estimating
Strong understanding of: Construction trades, Labor forecasting, Production workflows, Manufacturing operations, Installation sequencing, Craft manpower planning

Technical Skills

Required:

Experience with ERP/project management systems such as CMiC, Primavera, Procore, or similar.
Microsoft 365

Preferred:

CMiC
Primavera
Procore

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in one or more of the following industries is strongly preferred:

Modular construction
Precast concrete manufacturing
Detention equipment construction
Security electronics
Industrial manufacturing
Large-scale commercial construction
Multi-trade installation environments

Core Competencies

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments
Proactive problem-solving mindset and strong attention to detail
Demonstrated initiative and commitment to continuous improvement

Location: Allenwood, PA

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package:
Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

The budget allotted for this position is $110,000 per year salary - is this in line with what you are targeting?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Construction operations: 5 years (Preferred)
Cost engineering: 5 years (Preferred)
Operational estimating: 5 years (Preferred)
Labor forecasting: 5 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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