Cost Engineer Staff

M.C. Dean, Inc • Fort Worth, TX

36d

About The Position

The Cost Engineer Level 2 assists in preparing cost estimates for bids and proposals for electrical and other low voltage applications.

Requirements

• Familiarity with electrical equipment, materials and specifications
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprints and drawings.
• 2+ years experience with a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
• 6+ years of experience with an Associate’s Degree
• 8+ years experience with a high school diploma or GED
• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Accubid a plus.
• Working knowledge of BIM a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gathering data and assisting in preparing bid proposal estimates and design/build proposals.
• Performing take-offs from drawings; pricing change orders and conducting site visits to understand the constructability of projects.
• Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed and to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Understanding and applying cost fundamentals; maintaining current, accurate information on prices from supplies and contractors.
• Preparing bid packages and obtaining pricing from subcontractors and vendors.
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
• Generating high quality work.
• Working well with others in order to reach a common goal.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED