Mechanical Cost Estimator - FOS

CannonDesign

4d • $57,600 - $72,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At FOS, it’s all about the people. With exceedingly low turnover rates, we’re constantly growing, and that’s where this new opportunity comes in – for a Mechanical Cost Estimator to organize, maintain, and expand our Job Order Contracting (JOC) unit cost database. The ideal candidate should have experience with CSI MasterFormat Divisions 20 through 23, 33 and 40 construction items, details, and costs to be successful. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred and 3 years of experience; or 5 years of experience in lieu of formal education
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical cost estimating including various commercial building types, mechanical system types, means & methods, and regional market conditions
• Ability to adopt and utilize multiple software platforms
• Experience with and the ability to apply CSI MasterFormat and UniFormat coding structures
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, collaboration, and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CSI MasterFormat Divisions 20 through 23, 33 and 40 construction items, details, and costs

Responsibilities

• Research and generate new items and CSI MasterFormat divisions to the database including descriptions, scope clarifications, markups, labor, material, and equipment costs
• Update existing unit costs; expand and clarify existing item descriptions and scope
• Identify relationships between items, quantities, and costs to combine multiple items into assembly-based unit costs
• Evaluate, approve or reject contractor submitted items and costs
• Work with contractors, field Account Managers and client Project Managers to determine appropriate item selections, review/verify bid proposals, reconcile item costs and scope, and add new items
• Collaborate with other estimators, architects, engineers, client representatives, and other project members
• May handle other responsibilities as needed

Benefits

• Flexible work location
• Hybrid model
• Competitive benefits package
• Generous paid time off policy
• Inclusive work environment
• Coaching with leadership
• Professional growth opportunities
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Flex-time schedules
• Remote work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree