Cost Engineer: Project Scoping & Forecast Lead

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an engineering professional in the Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC) to support cost management, estimating, and project scope development for Smithsonian infrastructure.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET) or equivalent, plus licensure eligibility; one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level in cost management, forecasting, scheduling, and procurement strategies. Resume must not exceed two pages.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent with calculus/engineering science coursework.
• Professional registration as EI/EIT or PE, or eligibility for licensure by state boards.
• Experience linking engineering concepts to construction project estimates and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop project scope, schedules, and costs.
• Apply forecasting techniques and risk analysis to control project budgets.
• Implement cost management and procurement strategies for Smithsonian infrastructure projects.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Project scheduling

Forecasting

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an engineering professional in the Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC) to support cost management, estimating, and project scope development for Smithsonian infrastructure.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET) or equivalent, plus licensure eligibility; one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level in cost management, forecasting, scheduling, and procurement strategies. Resume must not exceed two pages.