Cost/Estimating Manager – Semi-Conductor Construction
About The Position
The Cost/Estimating Manager plays a critical role in installing production equipment (tools) at a semiconductor manufacturing facility. The position develops and manages program budgets, cost estimates, and forecasts for the tool installation portion of the facility, and prepares and reviews detailed cost estimates against actual costs. The role also monitors installers’ bills of quantities, negotiates prices for installation parts and materials with contractors, and prepares takeoffs from installation drawings. The position contributes technical leadership, mentors project team members, and supports the professional development of junior staff. It is ideally based in Boise, Idaho, though remote work may be possible with monthly travel to Boise. The role requires expertise in budgeting, cost analysis, change order evaluation, and value engineering, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling a high volume of installations.
Requirements
- Expertise in budgeting, cost analysis, change order evaluation, and value engineering.
- Ability to develop independent cost estimates and compare contractor pricing to identify cost variances.
- Ability to track pricing for a wide assortment of parts.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of installations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in construction project management, program management, cost estimating, or related disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage program budgets, cost estimates, and forecasts for the tool installation portion of a semiconductor manufacturing facility.
- Prepare and review detailed cost estimates against actual costs.
- Monitor and verify bills of quantities from installers.
- Negotiate prices and terms for parts and materials used in installations with contractors.
- Prepare takeoffs from installation drawings.
- Mentor project team members, provide technical leadership, and support junior staff’s professional development.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
