Cost Engineer - Electrical

Job Summary

The Cost Engineer will support all facets of the preconstruction effort at the direction of senior staff and will work collaboratively in supporting single large projects or multiple smaller projects. As the Cost Engineer your primary duties will include basic estimating tasks and the buyout of projects. You will also participate and/or support other efforts including project planning, sales support, and preconstruction project management.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Assists in buyout phase as needed.
2.    Distributes project documents.
3.    Maintains/updates estimating databases (e.g. cost, subcontractors, etc.).
4.    Performs quantity surveys.
5.    Provides administrative support for Preconstruction Department and projects.
6.    Solicits subcontractor pricing.
7.    Solicits/develops pricing for hard bid and alternate delivery method projects.

Minimum Job Requirements

1.    Experience: None required, however candidates with estimating experience or those who have completed internships during their educational career may be given preference over candidates with no experience.
2.    Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
3.    Preferred candidates will have obtained their LEED accreditation, or express willingness to obtain.
4.    Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1.    May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2.    Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3.    Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4.    Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5.    Will lift, push or pull objects pounds on an occasional basis
6.    Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7.    Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

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