Cost Engineer

1 month ago


San Francisco, United States Cornerstone Transportation Consulting Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Profile

If you are a problem solver, passionate about staying up to date on knowledge and technical skills, we have the perfect job for you

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Cost Estimator to oversee, manage, develop, and monitor capital cost estimates for large-scale complex design and construction projects on behalf of public transit and infrastructure projects.

Job Description

The Cost Estimator will validate Engineer’s Estimates of construction packages prior to going to Procurement for advertisement.

In addition to overseeing, managing, and developing, capital cost estimates, for large-scale and complex transit design and construction projects.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop bottom-up cost estimates of labor, equipment, material, general conditions, and markup
  • Calculate the total project cost by analyzing the bids that the subcontractors’ cost estimators prepared.
  • Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses
  • Plan project budgets and develop construction cost estimates using Excel and/or other cost estimating software
  • Review and validate Engineer’s Estimates for construction projects.
  • Perform estimate take-off and estimate construction change orders
  • Consult with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues

Skills & Requirements

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, business
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience with developing cost estimates, evaluating price proposals, and contract negotiation within a professional services field or similar industry
  • Preferred, but not required, Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) by the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) by the American Association of Cost Engineering (AACE), or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) by the American Association of Cost Engineering (AACE)
  • Previous work experience with construction estimating
  • Heavy civil construction estimating experience
  • Demonstrate the ability to independently organize and carry out assignments with minimum direction as well as the ability to function effectively as a leader of highly professional personnel
  • Knowledge of working in a government environment, especially Railcar/Transit.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Able to work well with others including, contractors, agency personnel, and the public.

Most assignments can be performed remotely. For some specific projects, onsite work is required.

Company DescriptionCornerstone Concilium, Inc. is a privately held professional firm formed in 1986 to provide architecture, engineering, and management consulting services within the facilities, transportation, and technology industries. Responding to the increasingly complex and rapidly changing nature of the business environment, we have established a single source organization to provide flexible and responsive services specifically suited to individual client needs for both privately and publicly funded projects.Company DescriptionCornerstone Concilium, Inc. is a privately held professional firm formed in 1986 to provide architecture, engineering, and management consulting services within the facilities, transportation, and technology industries. Responding to the increasingly complex and rapidly changing nature of the business environment, we have established a single source organization to provide flexible and responsive services specifically suited to individual client needs for both privately and publicly funded projects.
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