Cost Engineer

Catamount Constructors•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Cost Engineer plays a key role in securing work and supporting business growth. The role requires understanding changing conditions and maintaining relationships with area subcontractors to develop clear, concise bids tailored to each project and client. The Cost Engineer prepares the operations team for successful project delivery and continues to contribute through construction. The position works with project management, subcontractors, suppliers, and other third parties throughout the estimating and bidding process. Responsibilities include preparing quantity surveys and scope materials, reviewing proposals and specifications, coordinating subcontractor participation, and ensuring bid information is accurate and complete.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of estimating experience with a general contractor, including estimating for industrial, retail, or commercial construction.

Responsibilities

Participate in handoff meetings with the Project Management team in a clear, precise, and organized manner.
Follow and adhere to the estimating process.
Review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, including scopes and exclusions, and confirm excluded items are unnecessary or covered elsewhere.
Prepare for scope meetings by completing scope sheets and takeoffs, identifying confirmed bidding subcontractors, and preparing to coordinate trades with team members.
Provide accurate quantity surveys.
Use take-off software efficiently.
On bid date, ensure scope sheets are correctly completed with clear, concise, accurate, and comparable totals for each subcontractor.
Thoroughly review project specifications during the bid period.
Solicit an appropriate number of subcontractors in a timely manner and confirm their intent to bid.
Follow up by phone with all bidding subcontractors before bid day.
Contact suppliers and other third parties to find qualified subcontractors for specific projects.
Complete appropriate reference checks on new subcontractors.
Distribute addendums promptly to all responsible parties.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
VacationFlex program.
Paid sick time.
Optional pet insurance and AFLAC accident, critical illness, and hospital policies.
Merit/performance incentives, project incentives, new-hire referrals, and business development commissions.