Certified Cost Engineer

The Copper River Family of Companies; Chantilly (VA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Open leave policy and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Coho Construction Management is seeking an experienced Certified Cost Engineer for a remote, part-time on-call role that requires travel. You will support cost estimating and analysis to evaluate project budgets, change proposals, and cost impacts.

This is a part-time on-call position with an estimated 200 hours of work within six months. Responsibilities include preparing/reviewing estimates, reviewing proposals and change orders, supporting budget analysis, and providing cost input to project

Qualifications

• Experience developing/analyzing cost estimates for large federal programs.
• Certification as a cost engineer by AACE or as a certified estimator by ASPE is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or review cost estimates and quantity takeoffs.
• Review contractor cost proposals and change orders.
• Support cost tracking and budget analysis.
• Assist with cost risk and escalation assessments.
• Provide cost-related input to project leadership.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost analysis

Certification (AACE/ASPE)

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Job description

Coho Construction Management is seeking an experienced Certified Cost Engineer. This remote role requires travel and will support cost estimating and analysis activities to evaluate project budgets, change proposals, and cost impacts.

This is a part-time on-call position. It's an estimated 200 hours of work within six months.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Prepare or review cost estimates and quantity takeoffs.
• Review contractor cost proposals and change orders.
• Support cost tracking and budget analysis.
• Assist with cost risk and escalation assessments.
• Provide cost-related input to project leadership.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Required Experience:

  • The Cost Engineer shall have a minimum of at least five (5) years in experience in developing/analyzing cost estimates, preferably for large federal programs, and have certification as a cost engineer by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), or as a certified professional estimator by the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE).

• Skills and Abilities
  • Certification (AACE or similar) required.

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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