Cost Engineer (Light Industrial)

Catamount Constructors; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Generous vacation flex program

Job summary

Catamount Constructors in Atlanta, Georgia, is looking for a Cost Engineer to facilitate project estimations and contribute to our business growth. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of estimating experience with a general contractor.

At Catamount, you'll grow your career in an employee-owned company committed to stability and long-term success. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years estimating experience with a general contractor preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hand-off meetings to the Project Management team.
• Review subcontractor proposals for accuracy and adherence to the estimating process.
• Solicit an appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner.

Skills

Estimating experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Catamount builds the spaces communities depend on everyday. From distribution centers that keep goods moving and medical facilities that provide critical care, to housing, restaurants, and fire stations serving local neighborhoods, our work supports real life. As a best‑in‑class, 100% employee‑owned general contractor with national reach, we complete projects across diverse markets and regions. This diversity empowers us, keeps our teams moving forward, and creates long‑term opportunities for the people shaping our company.

Why choose Catamount?

We’re financially stable, growing, and built for the long haul. Our extensive national backlog and diverse project types provide stability, momentum, and opportunities. At Catamount, careers advance. Employee‑owners can grow, move between project types and markets, and build long‑term careers without starting over. Teams are carefully staffed, work‑life balance is prioritized, and our people are seen as long‑term assets.

Position Overview

The Cost Engineer’s role is crucial in securing work and building our business. Their understanding of rapidly changing conditions and relationships with area subcontractors ensures delivery of clear, concise bids tailored to the project and needs of our client. They set the operations team up for success and play a continuing role through construction.

Role & Responsibilities

• Participate in hand‑off meetings to the Project Management team in a clear, precise, and organized manner
• Specifically follow and adhere to the estimating process
• Review subcontractor proposal for accuracy before submitting – review scope in detail, read all subcontractor exclusions and confirm that the excluded items are not needed or are covered elsewhere
• Prepare for scope meetings – scope sheets completed, take‑offs completed, list of confirmed bidding subs, prepared to coordinate trades with other team members
• Efficiently use take‑off software
• On bid date, ensure that scope sheets are correctly filled out with an “apples to apples” total for each sub at the bottom of the sheet, and are clear, concise, and accurate
• Thoroughly review project specifications during bid period
• Solicit appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner and confirm their intent to bid
• Follow up by phone with all bidding subcontractors prior to bid day
• Contact suppliers and other third parties to find qualified subcontractors for specific projects
• Complete appropriate reference checks on new subcontractors
• Distribute addendums timely and to all responsible parties

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• 2‑3 years estimating experience with a general contractor, including estimating for industrial/retail/commercial construction, is preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook

Compensation

• In addition to providing competitive base pay, Catamount employees are eligible for additional incentives for merit/performance, project incentives, new‑hire referrals, and business development commissions.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A culture that develops leaders. Grow alongside experienced mentors in an environment rooted in accountability, trust, and shared success.
• Work that builds careers. With projects spanning multiple markets, you’ll have opportunities to grow, specialize, and evolve as your career goals take shape.
• 100% employee‑owned. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) aligns our employee‑owners with our mission. When Catamount succeeds, employee‑owners share that success.
• Benefits that support everyday life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); a 401(k); an ESOP; a generous vacation flex program; paid sick time; and optional programs such as pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

Catamount Constructors, Inc. is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.