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Form of work- Based in the Pacific Northwest, our client has been in business for a century, but are not stuck in the past, as they encourage innovation, and welcome diversity. They are employee-owned, which means employee owners have a stake in the company's long-term success and have the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing. The people who work there take pride in their work, support each other and drive their commitment to exceptional construction, from urban high-rise towers, educational buildings, museums and libraries to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, healthcare facilities and more.
- The Mechanical Cost Engineer will report directly to the Cost Manager or Project Manager. The Mechanical Cost Engineer takes direction from the Cost Manager. The Mechanical Cost Engineer will analyze project design and construction documents to determine the needs of the project, review mechanical cost proposals, negotiate unit rates, verify quantities, prepare cost estimates for mechanical scope changes, and prepare cost authorization packages to be authorized by the client.
Responsibilities
- Setup and maintenance of job cost reports (including budgets, commitments, forecast, yet to buys, contingency and spends)
- Track costs by bid package, field order and specific category of change (defined by client)
- Setup and maintain project indicators (including visual graphics)
- Work with subcontractors and equipment/material vendors to validate cost proposals
- Monthly reconciliation of project cost reports
- Interpretation of design and construction documents, technical manuals and quantifying materials required for construction from the documents.
- On screen take-off of material quantities
- Preparing and managing cost authorization packages
- Summarizing quantities of materials in an orderly fashion
- Organization and filing of record documents
- Information storage and retrieval using a computer
- Provide clear communication verbally, written and electronically
Qualifications
- 2+ years mechanical construction estimating experience
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent degree and/or equivalent work experience
- Education background in materials and methods of construction
- Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor types of projects
- LEED Accredited Professional, or the ability to become accredited within 18 months preferred
- Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method; familiar with CSI specification system for construction
- Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential to being able to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations
- Skills in handling several work activities at once while frequently interrupted by phone calls and urgent questions on work in progress
- Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques
- Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to work closely with project owners, architects, engineers, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and subcontractors
- Must be a dedicated team player, self-starter, flexible and be able to work well with a variety of personalities and minimal instruction. Must be able to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
- Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.
- Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.
- Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Bluebeam
- Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner(P6)
- Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks
Compensation
- Base salary in the 75k – 100k/year range
- Annual Bonus
- Health Insurance Programs
- Retirement – Annual company contributions
- Two employee reviews per year
- PTO and Paid Holidays.
