Cost Engineer

Location: Danbury, CT

Job Description:

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to join their team in Danbury, CT. This role is vital in generating accurate and competitive estimates for mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing projects, contributing to the company's success in a dynamic and evolving market. As a Cost Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting precise estimations, attending pre-bid meetings, collaborating with subcontractors and vendors, and working with a team to finalize estimates within given deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Estimation:

• Participate in pre-bid or team scope review meetings to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project requirements, even with limited information available.
• Thoroughly review and comprehend all project bid documents to ensure comprehensive estimation.
• Request quotations from subcontractors and vendors for outsourced work.
• Perform accurate estimations using computer-based estimating software within specified deadlines.
• Collaborate with other estimators and departments to compile and finalize the estimate.
• Engage in team reviews with management on bid day.

Bid Evaluation:

• Assess subcontractor and vendor bids for completeness, adherence to schedules, and compliance with specifications and bid requirements.
• Prepare value engineering analysis in anticipation of the customer's best interests.
• Create and maintain the scope of work narrative.

Post-Bid Support:

• Assist field operations with the estimate after bid award.
• Ensure proposal due dates and schedules are met.

Project Insight:

• Anticipate requirements for generating estimates, even in situations with limited information provided.
• Prioritize customer satisfaction while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical estimating, specifically in HVAC, industrial, and/or plumbing estimating.
• Experience with process piping estimation.
• Strong knowledge of both Design-Build and plan-spec projects.

Skills:

• Proficiency in estimating software, spreadsheets, and computerized on-screen takeoff programs.
• Ability to generate accurate, timely, and competitive estimates with minimal data.
• Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and owners.
• Knowledge of HVAC, industrial, and plumbing piping systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over 10 years of experience in heavy industrial, HVAC, and/or plumbing estimating.
• Expertise in process piping estimation.