Sr. Cost Engineer

Description

• Leads the buyout process
• Assists in developing accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management team’s assistance.
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management team’s assistance
• Develops unit costs accurately and analyzes value management analysis options
• Assists in providing quantity comparison between estimate revisions.
• Manage individual workload to accomplish tasks within given timeframes.
• Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours and post-bid interviews as required.
• Leads in the technical review of plans and specifications during the schematic design, design development and construction document phases of pre-construction
• Manages project budgets for preconstruction services.
• Conducts reviews of milestone documents to identify and communicate the development of changes to the team
• Leads in the training and development of cost engineers
• Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
• Prepares detailed estimate
• Assists the buyout process.
• Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
• Works closely with new hires and/or new project teams to educate them on the way of doing business based on standard forms, programs and operational standards
• Assist with subcontractor bid review and ensure scope of work is comprehensive.
• Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications
• Assist in developing estimates by evaluating drawings, building plans, specifications, & related documents.
• Assist with reviews of milestone documents to identify and communicate the development of changes to the team.
• Assists in the review of plans and specifications during the schematic design, design development and construction document phases of pre-construction.
• Assist with pre-bid site walks and document existing conditions.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific scope of work and comprehensive bid packages.
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
• Provides internal database input based on current market feedback for incorporation into database.
• Manage time and utilize electronic timecard software in a timely manner.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary
• Provides support as needed to the project management teams as needed.
• Prepare bid tallies for project team and owner review.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets customer’s expectations.
• Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for all MasterFormat (CSI), Uniformat and bid packages for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development and construction documents) that can be clearly understood by internal and external team members.

Requirements

All applicants applying must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Duties required physical abilities such as repetitive hand and finger motion, sitting, standing, walking, as well as extending hands and arms in work areas.
• Strong math and analytical skills
• The individual is required to occasionally move around the office and constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, etc.
• Able to thrive in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Knowledgeable in civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems
• Organized, efficient, able to multi-task effectively, hardworking, and dedicated
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and both oral and written communication skills
• Self-reliant in researching, understanding, and developing knowledge of building designs, systems, construction materials, and methods through available resources.
• Proficient in all estimating software programs used in preconstruction: On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Destini, Timberline, Building Connected, Assemble, Bluebeam, Power BI, BIM360, Excel, Word, MS Project
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Considers and understands problems and identifies appropriate solutions.
• General Construction Knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong communication skills internally with project management team, and externally architect, engineer, and subcontractors
• 4+ years of experience as Cost Engineer / Junior Estimator in commercial construction industry
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Civil Engineering preferred but not required
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Enjoys being part of a collaborative team and a fun work environment

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance