Senior Cost Engineer

Seeking a Senior Cost Engineer support the construction of new manufacturing facilities. This position requires an experienced professional with a track record of managing complex large-scale industrial / automotive projects estimations.

This position requires partnership with internal departments that include building Facilities, General Assembly, Body Weld, Stamping, Powertrain and Logistics. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his/her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective field to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

     The Senior Cost Engineer will build, obtain, evaluate, coordinate project budgets from class 5 to class 1 estimate and distribute the information and authorizations necessary to construct the project on time, within budget and to the quality specified.  In the performance of this function, the Senior Cost Engineer is responsible to protect and promote the interest of both the business and client in all matters as well as demonstrate the personal characteristics of a mid-level leader.


Essential Duties

• Estimate the project budget Class-4 estimates and updates it till Class-1. And to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Must be aggressive in providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials
• Must have experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation.
• Ability to prepare detailed estimates and as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.
• Ability to assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Ability to build and maintain cost control records and provide a weekly and monthly cost control reports to management.
• Must be able to collaborate with project team to establish the necessary staffing and project requirements.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
• Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.
• Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
• Make subcontractor award recommendations to the customer/owner and negotiate and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.
• Must be prepared to participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the customer/owner.
• Must have experience being a member of the team involved in request for proposal responses (RFP’s) and the formal presentation for a project.
• Able to engage and develop business with new and existing customers

Skills and Qualifications

• We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills.
• Creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
• Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment, with both external and internal teammates.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (WinEst, Timberline or similar), take-off software (On-Screen Takeoff or similar), BIM tools (Revit, Assemble, etc.), project management software (Procore or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).

Education and Experience

• Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, Master’s degree a plus but not required.

  Preferred:

  Min 10+ years of experience as a costing & Estimation senior Role