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Cost Engineer – Construction
Position Overview
Seeking a Cost Engineer to support a large-scale construction project in Boise, ID. This role focuses on cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and change management in a positive, fast-paced work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost reports.
- Review subcontractor proposals and prepare cost estimates for scope changes.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and review construction drawings and specifications.
- Track project costs and reconcile monthly reports.
- Coordinate with construction managers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
- Prepare cost authorization packages and support project cost control.
Qualifications
- 2 years of construction estimating or cost engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and cost management.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or P6.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on mission critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or large-scale industrial projects.
- Civil, structural, or architectural construction experience, including foundations, concrete, structural steel, earthwork, underground utilities, building exteriors, or cleanroom construction.
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Location: On-Site
Schedule: 50 to 60 hours/week, 1 year duration contract W2
Per Diem: $175/day
Benefits: great health benefits offered | No PTO at this time
Salary : $175