Cost Engineer

Job Title: Cost Engineer

Location: Boise, ID

Pay Range: $88,400.00 - $114,400.00

POSITION SUMMARY: The Cost Engineer will work within the Cost department and will report directly to the Cost Manager. They will work closely with the clients, subcontractors, and crafts professionals. The Cost Engineer will review subcontractor change order requests to validate costs are fair and reasonable and will assist in project cost forecasting. This position will be on project site located in Boise, ID.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setup and maintain job cost reports, including budgets, commitments, forecasts, yet to buys, contingencies, and spends.
• Track costs by bid package, field order, and specific category of change as defined by the client.
• Setup and maintain project indicators, including visual graphics.
• Work with subcontractors and equipment/material vendors to validate cost proposals.
• Monthly reconciliation of project cost reports.
• Interpret design documents, construction documents, and technical manuals to quantify materials required for construction.
• Take-off of material quantities.
• Summarize quantities of materials in an orderly fashion.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two (2) years of construction estimating experience preferred.
• Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects is preferred.
• LEED Accredited Professional, or the ability to become accredited within eighteen (18) months preferred.

POSITION RELATED SKILLS

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, JDE, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a fieldwork situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.