Interdisciplinary Engineer (Cost).

US Army Corps of Engineers; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Cost Engineer at the GS-11 level in Omaha, NE. The incumbent will apply professional engineering knowledge to prepare cost estimates and develop bid-priced estimates for complex construction and maintenance projects.

The role requires analysis of cost trends, evaluation of changes for cost impact, and maintaining proper documentation. A background investigation may be required, and a 25% TDY travel commitment is expected.

Qualifications

• US citizens may apply.
• Background investigation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates applying professional engineering knowledge and techniques.
• Develop and prepare competitive bidding cost estimates for complex construction and maintenance projects.
• Estimate costs for levee protection work, earthwork, new building construction, repairs, and modifications.
• Establish baseline or preliminary estimates and format appropriately.
• Analyze construction cost trends using trade publications and historical data.
• Evaluate project changes for cost impact and justification.

Skills

Cost estimation

Engineering knowledge

Project cost analysis

Job description

Duties

• At the Target GS 11 Grade, as a Cost Engineer, you will:
• Apply professional engineering knowledge, skills, abilities and techniques in preparation of cost estimates.
• Develop and prepare competitive bidding cost estimates for highly complex construction and maintenance projects performed under contract agreement and hired labor forces.
• Types of projects for which estimates are made include: levee protection work, earthwork, new building vertical construction, repairs, alterations, and modifications to buildings and structures, various HTRW remediation projects, etc.
• Establish the baseline, or preliminary, estimate and summarizes into proper format structure.
• Analyze construction cost trends utilizing trade publications, historical information, costs of current construction projects, etc.
• Analyze project changes and determine cost impact and develops justification to support changes in the project cost.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Amer