Cost Engineer

BB&E•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BB&E is seeking a Cost Engineer to provide technical design support for NAVFAC Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida. The Cost Engineer will be responsible for providing cost engineering support, services, and consultation for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands. This role supports mission-critical infrastructure efforts and requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, code-compliant designs that meet NAVFAC and DoD standards.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain NACI/CAC eligibility is required.
Demonstrated experience preparing detailed analyses, drawings, and cost estimates for DoD or NAVFAC facilities or large-scale commercial facilities.
Professional knowledge and skill in applying the theories, concepts, principles, computer system applications, and methodology of any one of the following engineering/architectural sciences: Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, relevant to the full range of construction activities; conduct of studies and analysis of requirements for cost, labor, and/or materials; evaluation and advice on cost estimates and contract change orders.
Professional knowledge of cost engineering concepts, theories, principles, practices, and techniques necessary to plan, design, construct and maintain a wide range of shore based engineering projects.
Knowledge of DoD and Navy cost engineering criteria and policy.
Knowledge of local, state, federal, and foreign country laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting cost engineering design throughout the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic AOR.
Knowledge of related architectural and engineering fields and their associated impacts as related to cost engineering design.
Knowledge and experience with Autodesk software, Microsoft Office products, cost engineering software and other applicable DoD computer systems and software used by the Command.
Ability to produce results of analysis in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively to make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies.
Knowledge of budgeting, planning and project management techniques.
Knowledge of and skill to work in full compliance with Safety Policy and Guidance, to include use of personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) as issued by the American Association of Cost Engineers or a Certification as a Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) issued by the DOD is desirable but not required.
3-5 years of prior work experience in the design and/or construction fields.
5-10 years of cost engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Provide independent, timely and professional cost engineering support, services and consultation for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands, including minor works projects, specific projects, special projects, military construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization and facilities development.
Utilize knowledge of engineering and architecture as it relates to cost.
Participate in planning, budgeting, designing and construction of substantial new construction, renovation and improvement projects for a variety of complex military construction projects.
Participate in conferences with project stakeholders and collaborate with other engineering and architectural disciplines to ensure system coordination and integration with specific project requirements.
Consolidate findings of others and evaluate recommendations and facts.
Make oral presentations of proposed designs and results of studies.
Coordinate the work of others and lead teams.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
Discretionary bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
Employer-provided Life insurance
Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
Tuition reimbursement & professional development
Employee referral program
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Homeownership Benefits
Pet insurance discount