Cost Engineer-Rail projects

AECOM
Dublin
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunitySkills: ["Analytical skills","Written communication","Verbal communication","Organizational skills","Collaboration"]

Own cost management for rail projects, from budgeting and forecasting to cost control and variance tracking. Manage procurement activities across the lifecycle, including tendering, evaluation, supplier selection, contract award, and contract administration. Prepare and review budgets and tender documentation, produce detailed cost reports, assess cost risks, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated planning and successful project delivery. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and industry best practice.

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Cost Engineer-Rail projects

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Job Summary

Own cost management for rail projects, from budgeting and forecasting to cost control and variance tracking. Manage procurement activities across the lifecycle, including tendering, evaluation, supplier selection, contract award, and contract administration. Prepare and review budgets and tender documentation, produce detailed cost reports, assess cost risks, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated planning and successful project delivery. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and industry best practice.
Location: Dublin
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, implement, and maintain cost control processes to monitor project budgets, expenditure, forecasts, and financial performance.
  • •Prepare, review, and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives, funding requirements, and financial constraints.
  • •Manage procurement activities throughout the procurement lifecycle, including tendering, evaluation, supplier selection, contract award, and contract administration.
  • •Prepare, review, and evaluate tender documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project and organizational requirements.
  • •Identify, assess, and manage cost-related risks; produce cost reports including forecasts, variance analyses, and cash flow projections; ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, and industry best practice.

Key Requirements

  • •Demonstrated experience in construction cost management within a PQS consultancy, contractor, developer, or client organization.
  • •Experience across the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, new build, fit-out, refurbishment, and project delivery.
  • •Comprehensive knowledge of construction methodologies, procurement strategies, contract administration, and commercial management practices.
  • •Strong understanding of budgeting, cost planning, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • •Proficiency in cost management and project planning software, including Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
Experience:ConstructionRailInfrastructure
Skills:Analytical skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsCollaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft ProjectPrimavera P6

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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