Cost Engineer

Advantage Technical; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $175/day

Health benefits

Weekly pay

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Cost Engineer – Construction Projects to support cost control, estimating, forecasting, and change management on large capital projects in Boise, ID.

Onsite role with 50 hours per week (5x10s) and a 12-month assignment with potential extension; per diem $175/day. GC experience required; semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of construction estimating or cost engineering experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Procore, Prolog, E-Builder, Bluebeam, MS Project, and/or Primavera P6.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain budgets, forecasts, commitments, contingencies, and cost reports.
• Track costs by bid package, field orders, and change categories.
• Review and validate subcontractor and vendor cost proposals.
• Perform monthly cost reconciliations.
• Prepare cost authorization packages.
• Support project reporting, metrics, and cost forecasting.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Procore

Prolog

E-Builder

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Cost Engineer - Construction Projects

Location: Boise, ID

Schedule: 50 hrs/week (5x10s)

Duration: Initial assignment is 12 months, potential to extend an additional 6 months

Per Diem: $175/day

Benefits: Health benefits, weekly pay

Summary

• Onsite CSA Cost Engineer supporting cost control, estimating, forecasting, and change management on large capital projects.
• GC experience required; EPC experience is a plus.
• Semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or clean room project experience required.
• Experience with Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) scopes required.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain budgets, forecasts, commitments, contingencies, and cost reports.
• Track costs by bid package, field orders, and change categories.
• Review and validate subcontractor and vendor cost proposals.
• Perform monthly cost reconciliations.
• Review drawings and specifications to quantify construction materials.
• Complete quantity take-offs and develop cost estimates for scope changes.
• Prepare cost authorization packages.
• Support project reporting, metrics, and cost forecasting.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of construction estimating or cost engineering experience.
• Strong construction knowledge, including:
  • Earthwork and sitework
  • Underground utilities
  • Foundations and piling
  • Concrete
  • Structural steel
  • Building envelope and finishes
  • Cleanroom construction
• Large capital project experience strongly preferred.
• Industrial, semiconductor, or high-tech manufacturing project experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Procore, Prolog, E-Builder, Bluebeam, MS Project, and/or Primavera P6.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Experience may be substituted for education.

About Us

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