Senior Cost Engineer – MILCON & Estimating Lead

Idaho Society of Professional Engineers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elite Retirement System

Lifelong Health Coverage

Generous Time Off

Parking and military facilities access

Global Mobility

Job summary

NAVFAC Pacific is seeking a Cost Engineer to develop cost estimates for a variety of military construction and renovation projects. You will act as lead estimator in design workshops and advise designers and project managers on cost control, constructability, and alternative designs.

The role requires 4–10 years of experience in cost estimating and scheduling, a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.
• U.S. Citizen 18+ and compliant with Selective Service.
• Background check and fingerprinting will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive preliminary, budget, and detailed cost estimates for MILCON and renovation projects.
• Lead estimator in design workshops; advise on cost control and constructability.
• Analyze designs, drawings, and specifications to determine cost projections and evaluate proposals.
• Review complex cost estimates from A/E firms and perform QC reviews of in-house designs.
• Research construction trends and adjust cost data to mitigate risk and reflect current costs.

Skills

Cost estimation

Scheduling experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

NAVFAC Pacific is seeking a Cost Engineer to develop cost estimates for a variety of military construction and renovation projects. You will act as lead estimator in design workshops and advise designers and project managers on cost control, constructability, and alternative designs.

The role requires 4–10 years of experience in cost estimating and scheduling, a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.