Cost Engineer Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for cost engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for engineering support for the construction, commissioning and startup of all new equipment and systems following the GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 8 Commissioning Process.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Good knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVMS)
• Hands on knowledge of Primavera 6.7 (P6)
• Understanding of testing procedures for materials
• Membership of a recognized professional engineering association/institution would be advantageous such as CCP of PML
• Fully conversant with cost estimation, trending, forecasting, monitoring and control techniques and methodologies as per standard industrial practices
• Fully conversant with internationally recognized cost estimation standards, norms and databases
• Experienced with preparation of cost break down structure and procedures relating to cost engineering, estimating, cost monitoring, cost control and invoicing
• Experienced with change management process, including preparation of cost impact estimates during all phases of the project

Please consider me for the cost engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical direction to vendors and engineering firms throughout all phases of the project (design through construction and startup).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience working in plastics manufacturing environment
• Good software knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Pro-E, Solidworks
• Be able to work under pressure and with little to no supervision
• Fluent in English + Hungarian language
• Understanding of ANSI/ISO drawing standards
• Direct experience working with and a deep understanding of development, manufacturing, packaging and consumer products
• High aptitude for problem solving in order to resolve business, financial, customer, and organizational issues
• Experience with SAP and Ecosys

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the cost engineer position.

Previously, I was responsible for engineering support for design, construction, startup, commissioning and qualification of new or modified systems.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experienced with review of Contractor monthly progress invoices at all stages of a project
• High level computer literacy in MS Office and SAP, including familiarity with cost estimation & cost control software
• Extensive skills in management and leadership, team building, effective communication, conflict resolution and presentation
• Previous experience in controlling, directing, supervising and managing the day to day activities of a cost engineering team is essential
• Strategic thinker who can contribute to the management and improvement of the overall operation and the development of local nationals in project cost control roles
• Cost and organisational skills
• IT/Computer Literacy in particular Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrates high standards of integrity, honesty and fairness

Please consider me for the cost engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical direction to vendors and engineering firms throughout all phases of current and future projects (design through construction and startup).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Supports new ways of working
• Expertise in Excel that includes producing reports and graphs
• Technical skill in manufacturing costing methods, including standard cost and activity-based costing, spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software knowledge of the current quality specifications
• Knowledge of process industry equipment (exchangers, vessels, drums, heaters)
• Knowledge of process industry materials (piping, valves, fittings)
• Experience using Primavera P6 scheduling software and analytics
• Experience in Eco-sys tool
• Experience in all types of metal joining including spot welding, mig welding, clinching, riveting

Please consider me for the cost engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input to project management, engineering, and construction to ensure startup requirements are incorporated into project activities, including review of project design and construction to ensure operability and operating personnel safety Instruct new project teams on the Systems Completion process including commissioning and start-up philosophy.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables and vlookups)
• B.E/B.Tech./M.E /M.tech in Mechanical engineering or equivalent such as Manufacturing engineering
• Experience with earned value management software such as Deltek Cobra
• Developing and maintaining a cost plan throughout the project lifecycle to incorporate all components of project cost including internal client’s costs
• Undertaking monthly cost assessments against contractor progress and programme (interfacing with the Project Planner and other members of the project team to ensure consistency)
• Raising, receipting, and closing-out Purchase Orders in SAP (client’s ERP system), supported by the Contractor Administrator
• Maintain the project risk and opportunities register, including valuing the likely cost consequence of each risk/opportunity
• Assessing the value of Compensation Events within the relevant contract