Facilities Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer

The Building People • Columbia, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building People, LLC, is seeking a full-time Facilities Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer to support facility maintenance, repair, and minor construction projects in Columbia, SC. This role is ideal for an estimator with a background in either military facility operations (DPW, JOC, SABER) OR commercial facility maintenance, renovations, and tenant improvements (TI). You will act as a technical advisor, reviewing contractor proposals, developing independent cost estimates, and ensuring that all facility repairs and alterations are technically sound, cost-effective, and code-compliant.

Requirements

• Background in military facility operations (DPW, JOC, SABER) OR commercial facility maintenance, renovations, and tenant improvements (TI).
• Ability to review and evaluate cost proposals.
• Ability to develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) or detailed commercial cost estimates.
• Ability to estimate manpower, material costs, and project schedules/duration.
• Ability to review A/E drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to evaluate Preventative Maintenance Plans, Quality Assurance Plans, and as-built drawings.
• Ability to assist in drafting detailed Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, and preliminary sketches.
• Ability to prepare design deficiency reports and contract adjustment recommendations.
• Ability to conduct site visits and facility condition assessments.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate cost proposals submitted by contractors for facility maintenance, repair, and minor construction.
• Ensure estimates conform with client requirements, commercial building codes, or Army regulations.
• Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) or detailed commercial cost estimates for repairs, remodeling, renovations, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) system upgrades.
• Estimate manpower, material costs, and project schedules/duration.
• Review A/E drawings, blueprints, and specifications for feasibility and adherence to engineering fundamentals.
• Evaluate Preventative Maintenance Plans, Quality Assurance Plans, and as-built drawings.
• Assist in drafting detailed Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, and preliminary sketches for contract modifications.
• Prepare design deficiency reports and contract adjustment recommendations.
• Conduct periodic site visits and facility condition assessments to study building conditions and gather data for scopes of work and estimates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed