711 Cost Reduction jobs in the United States

• Analyze project documents, specifications, and blueprints to prepare accurate estimates
• Conduct cost analysis to determine the financial feasibility of projects
• Collaborate with project managers to develop budgets and schedules
• Perform risk assessments to identify potential cost overruns and project challenges
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and material lists for projects
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors and subcontractors
• Maintain thorough documentation of all estimates and changes throughout the project lifecycle
  
  

• Proven experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of construction cost analysis and budgeting
• Excellent skills in construction estimating and risk assessment
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and specifications
• Experience with quantity takeoff and negotiation
• Familiarity with project management principles and scheduling techniques
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
  
  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances
• Life and other voluntary insurances
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with possible company match)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Merit Shop Contractor
• Continuous Training Courses
• Car allowance, Gas and Milage reimbursement
  
  

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• Analyze project documents, specifications, and blueprints to prepare accurate estimates
• Conduct cost analysis to determine the financial feasibility of projects
• Collaborate with project managers to develop budgets and schedules
• Perform risk assessments to identify potential cost overruns and project challenges
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and material lists for projects
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors and subcontractors
• Maintain thorough documentation of all estimates and changes throughout the project lifecycle
  
  

• Proven experience as an Estimator in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of construction cost analysis and budgeting
• Excellent skills in construction estimating and risk assessment
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and specifications
• Experience with quantity takeoff and negotiation
• Familiarity with project management principles and scheduling techniques
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
  
  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances
• Life and other voluntary insurances
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with possible company match)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Merit Shop Contractor
• Continuous Training Courses
• Car allowance, Gas and Milage reimbursement
  
  

• Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AC- -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.***
  
  

Klinger Companies, L.L.C., is the parent company of four construction companies headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa. As one of Sioux Citys premier employers, Klinger Companies has been in business over 100 years and places great value on their employees. We are searching for an Accounting Specialist to join our team.

This hands-on position will work closely with our project managers and accounting team to accurately invoice our customers, analyze job costs, and research sales and use tax regulations.

Responsibilities:

Ensure accuracy of project and budget set-up

Monitor project costs and budgets

Coordinate with project managers to ensure accurate and timely client billings

Provide applicable lien waivers and any other client requested documentation

File monthly, quarterly, and annual state sales and use tax returns

Troubleshoot accounting issues for project managers

Assist with annual audit documentation and communication

Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software

Education and Experience:

A degree in accounting or 3 years of related experience

1-3 years of construction accounting experience is a plus

Benefits:

Comprehensive life, health, dental, vision and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation and sick time

Wellness benefit, including on-site fitness center

Bonus Potential

Flexible schedule with core hours

Post offer, pre-employment drug testing and background check are required.

Qualified candidates may email a completed resume and cover letter to:

Klinger Companies, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer. Klinger Companies, L.L.C. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

The Office of Sponsored Accounting and Cost Analysis (OSA) aids faculty and staff in managing the financial post award aspects of external research funding and overseas the sponsored fringe, indirect, and service-center rate development process for the university. The function plays a pivotal role in supporting the university’s strategic goal and initiatives to grow our sponsored research portfolio. Stevens’ research portfolio has grown significantly, and research expenditures were $70 million in the most recent fiscal year.  Stevens has received additional research grants that will result in the research portfolio increasing significantly, which has resulted in the need to increase staffing.  The Manager will work with the Director to develop an organizational structure to support the increased research portfolio of the University.  OSA reports through the Division of Finance.

The Manager of Sponsored Accounting and Cost Analysis provides supervisory leadership and oversight for the functions and staff related to financial post-award and cost analysis. This is a predominantly remote position which reports directly to the Director of OSA and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the sponsored accounting staff, in addition to co-leading the cost analysis functions, such as rate preparation and negotiations, effort reporting, service centers, and audit assistance. Stevens receives external funding via grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements and OSA Centrally aids and supports from award setup through award closeout to ensures compliance with all Federal, State, University and sponsor policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position works closely with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), as well as other financial and administrative units across campus and throughout the University.

Essential Job Duties:

• Work in close collaboration with the Director of OSA and OSP Directors in supporting the university’s Research Administration infrastructure. 
• Manage the day-to-day sponsored accounting staff operations to ensure all key functions are completed in a timely manner.
• Mediate cost allowability issues to ensure all compliance requirements are strictly adhered to during the review and approval of all sponsored transactions.
• Monitors performance metrics analysis and reports to senior management.
• Provide guidance to senior leadership to ensure both technology resources and processes are streamlined, automated and efficiencies are continuously being assessed.
• Work with the Director & Costing Analyst to become familiar with the Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Proposal and annual Fringe Benefit Proposal processes for submission to the federal cognizant agency, including gathering and submitting accurate information and data.
• Service Center rate development and compliance monitoring. Annually review, analyze, and reconcile the general ledger activity to validate the development of new rates.
• Provide support for various audit activities involving sponsored awards.
• Work on special projects as requested by the Director and perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Job Duties:

Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:

• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and proactively helping when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles

Required Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in post-award research administration and/or grant accounting with a bachelor’s degree in business, research administration or related field; or 6 years of experience in post-award research administration and/or grant accounting with a master’s degree in business, research administration or related field.
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative skills.
• Experience in a college or university, or other not-for-profit institution performing similar job functions.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of university personnel, as well as the research administration, and funding agency community.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in word and excel (i.e., pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in a position managing concurrent, high-volume number of requests while providing best-in-class customer service.
• Knowledgeable of accounting standards (GAAP, GASB, CASB) and internal control procedures, and Uniform Guidance
• Dedicated, high-integrity professional and team player.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Staff management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of effort reporting, cost sharing, and overhead rates
• Audit experience dealing with cost allocation issues 
• Utilization of data warehouse reporting and querying tools
• Cost accounting at a large research university is a plus
• Certified Research Associate designation or similar certification
• Experience with Huron’s “Solution for F&A Management (EFACS)” or other similar software

Additional Considerations:

• Must be U.S. citizen
• The Office of Sponsored Accounting is centrally one of the primary functions responsible for ensuring the university establishes and maintains effective internal control that provides reasonable assurance we are managing federal awards in compliance with federal statues, regulations, university policy, and the terms/conditions of the award.

Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $8,000 - 133,933.33. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at:

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EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. 

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. 

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The Opportunity:

When an organization has multiple moving parts in its processes, it can be difficult to critically examine them. To be more efficient and effective, it needs a business process specialist to learn its process end-to-end and provide ways to change for the better. That's why we need you, an experienced business process specialist who knows how to analyze every aspect of your customer's operations and give them the steps to improve their process.

As a Process Improvement Specialist on our team, you'll analyze your client's current operating environment and identify areas for improvement. You'll facilitate discussions with leadership, engineers, analysts, and support staff to help refine your client's definition of success and identify current frustrations. You'll design data collection plans, facilitate workshops, and communicate your research and illustrative analysis using root cause analysis, SIPOC charts, fishbone diagrams, trend analysis, future state models, and more to help establish understanding and agreement from key stakeholders.

Using lean six sigma and other process improvement tools and methodologies, you'll provide your client with recommendations, along with a firm grasp of the quantitative or qualitative results they can expect. This is your chance to grow experience in a number of capability areas such as cybersecurity, acquisition, fleet readiness, and contracting while deepening your process improvement and project management skills.

Work with us as we help our naval fleet evolve and always be ready.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience leading Lean or Six Sigma initiatives

• Experience in Lean Six Sigma process, methods, and tools

• Knowledge of Theory of Constraints

• Knowledge of process mapping tools such as Visio or iGrapfx

• Ability to provide leadership and technical support in project lifecycle management

• Ability to facilitate and teach process improvement curriculum in small to large audiences

• Ability to mentor and coach practitioners on business process initiatives

• Ability to manage complex executive and multi-organizational relationships

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience conducting process improvement initiatives in Navy organizations

• Experience deploying LSS across government organizations

• Knowledge of Navy Acquisition, Logistics, IT, Navy Readiness, and Training Delivery

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Top Secret clearance

• Lean Six Sigma Certification

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.