Cost EngineerCategoryPreconstruction ServicesJob Location 3911 Sorrento Valley Blvd. Suite 100 San Diego California Additional Locations 250 Commerce Street Suite 150 Irvine 550 South Hope St. Suite 2750 Los Angeles 28544 Old Town Front Street Suite 205 Temecula
Position Type Full-TimeRegular
Whiting-Turner is currently seeking a talented Cost EngineerEstimator to join our well-established national construction company in their headquarters located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Cost EngineerEstimator will represent Whiting-Turner while supporting the Cost & Estimating Group in the calculation of material quantity requirements, gathering and preparing routine estimating data, and compiling data for use in all types of estimates.
Required Skills • Assist in the preparation of preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates, and detail estimates for projects of varying size and complexity. • Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity takeoffs for Civil Structural and Architectural trades throughout all stages of preconstruction and construction. • Interact with internal preconstruction, construction, project managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. • Work closely with project management and project development teams. Hand off estimate to project management team with the intent that the project team will make all final adjustments. • Work with project team and design team to find value engineering options. • Develop a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems, square foot costs, and total building square foot costs. • Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials. • Participate in design progress meetings and client presentations as required. • Collegial, cooperative, industrious, uses time well. • Respectful of all team members. • Self-motivated, self-directed. • Proven written and verbal communication abilities, strong planning and problem-solving skills.
Required Experience Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient with Microsoft-based software programs, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must possess a thorough understanding and the ability to navigate and interpret design documents, including Civil Structural and Architectural drawings and specifications. Experience with On-Center OnScreen Takeoff or other quantity takeoff software is preferred. 0-10 years of experience.
Salary Range $74,000.00 - $240,000.00