Cost Engineer

gmhillengineering; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Hill Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Cost Engineer to support independent government estimates from concept to final design. You will work with design teams using MII and RS Means software to build accurate budgets and pricing narratives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5–10 years of estimating experience, with 3–5 years in MII or Gordian pricing. Travel to bases will be required; security clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5–10 years of industry experience.
• 3–5 years MII estimating experience on design projects or Gordian pricing for Job Order Contracts.
• MII2 software experience preferred but not required if RS Means experience.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and specifications.
• Define all work using onscreen takeoff to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with design consultants to include MEP scopes and ranges.
• Prepare project pricing narratives.
• Develop conceptual budgets from limited information
• Review costs, schedules, site logistics, and exhibits
• Track and communicate cost trends and value-engineering options
• Maintain strong client and design-team relationships
• Price change impacts as needed

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

5–10 years industry experience

Tools

MII software

RS Means

Gordian pricing

OnScreen Takeoff

SAGE

Bluebeam

Job description

About Us

GM Hill Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) is a woman-owned small business with 20+ years of experience in engineering, architecture, and construction services. We specialize in design-build, construction management, and facility assessments for federal, state, and local clients. Our proven track record ensures high-quality, low-risk solutions backed by strong performance ratings and repeat business.

Job Summary: The Cost Engineer will report to the Chief Cost Estimator and is responsible for working with the Design teams to provide Independent Government Estimates from conceptual design through final design documents. All work will be done in Mii and RS Means estimating software.

Key Tasks

• Review project plans and specifications.
• Utilize onscreen style take off software to define all work whether shown or intended options.
• Work with design consultants to understand and include MEP systems that will be included and understand ranges of the scopes.
• Prepare project pricing narrative.
• Develop conceptual budgets from limited information
• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, site logistics, and related exhibits
• Track and communicate construction and material cost trends
• Analyze alternate methods and value-engineering options
• Build strong relationships with clients and design teams.
• Price change impacts as needed

Education and Training Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 5-10 years of industry experience.
• 3-5 years Mii estimating experience on design projects or Gordian pricing for Job Order Contracts
• MII2 software experience preferred but not required if experience is in RS Means.

Knowledge, Skill, and Competency Requirements

• Proficiency with estimating software (SAGE, RS Means, Bluebeam, ONSCREEN Takeoff)
• Strong math and computer skills; proficient in MS Office
• Ability to understand estimating software and to be able to transition to all online platforms as they develop for use
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to follow corporate policies.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to identify discrepancies
• Security clearance preferred

Other

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• Some travel will be required to military bases to attend design meetings for design and pricingreviews. Travel will be limited but will be required. Most meetings that will be required are approximately 2 days in length.

Disclaimer: This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. G.M. Hill Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GMHILL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status, or any other legal protected status. The candidate selected must pass a thorough background check (including E-Verify), federal security clearance processes and comply with GMHILL's Drug and Alcohol policy adhering to pre-employment, random, post-accident and for cause testing.