COST ENGINEER
Mechanicsburg, PA, Mechanicsburg, PA, US
30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1599
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Cost Engineer (Construction Support)
Job Summary:
BB&E is looking for a cost estimator with construction estimating experience---bottoms up costing of large construction jobs---$20M to $200M in dollar value
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications and Skills:
- Certification as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) as issued by the American Association of Cost Engineers or a Certification as a Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) issued by the DOD is desirable but not required.
- Must have Active DoD Security Clearance.
- Professional knowledge and skill in applying the theories, concepts, principles, computer system applications, and methodology of any one of the following engineering/architectural sciences: Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, relevant to the full range of construction activities; conduct of studies and analysis of requirements for cost, labor, and/or materials; evaluation and advice on cost estimates and contract change orders.
- Professional knowledge of cost engineering concepts, theories, principles, practices, and techniques necessary to plan, design, construct and maintain a wide range of shore based engineering projects.
- Knowledge of DoD and Navy cost engineering criteria and policy.
- Knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign country laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting cost engineering design throughout the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic AOR.
- Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts as related to cost engineering design.
- Knowledge and experience with Autodesk software, Microsoft Office products, cost engineering software and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command.
- Ability to produce results of analysis in writing; consolidate findings of others; and evaluate recommendations and facts.
- Ability to communicate effectively to make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies.
- Knowledge of budgeting, planning and project management techniques, including the ability to coordinate the work of others and lead teams.
- Knowledge of and skill to work in full compliance with Safety Policy and Guidance, to include use of personal protective equipment.
Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of professional cost engineering accepted standard of practice (code) experience for new construction cost engineering, including renovation cost engineering experience, is required.
Education:
- Completion of a course of studies from the Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) or National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited program from a college or university leading to a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following: electrical, mechanical, civil engineering or architecture.
The degree must also be supplemented by a considerable amount of hands-on design e perience. It is desired that the candidate has 3-5 years of prior work experience in the design and/or construction fields and 5-10 years of cost engineering experience.
Physical Requirements:
BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors. If you are interested in joining our close-knit community of professionals, please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements. All offers of employment at BB&E, Inc. are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws.
BB&E offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).
*BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, including Veterans and Disabled.