Cost Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Building & Residential Construction -
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor
Cost Engineer
Whiting-Turner is currently seeking a talented Cost Engineer/Estimator to join our well-established national construction company in their headquarters located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Cost Engineer/Estimator will represent Whiting-Turner while supporting the Cost & Estimating Group in the calculation of material quantity requirements, gathering and preparing routine estimating data and compiling data for use in all types of estimates.
Assist in the preparation of preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates for projects of varying size and complexity.
Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity takeoffs for Civil, Structural, and Architectural trades, throughout all stages of preconstruction and construction.
Interact with internal preconstruction/construction project managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Work closely with project management and project development teams. Hand off estimate to project management team with the intent that the project team will make all final adjustments.
Work with project team, and design team to find value engineering options.
Develop a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and total building square foot costs.
Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials.
Participate in design progress meetings and client presentations as required.
Collegial, cooperative, industrious, uses time well.
Respectful of all team members
Self-motivated/self-directed
Proven written and verbal communication abilities; strong planning and problem solving skills.
Associate's degree or equivalent combination education/experience
Proficient with Microsoft based software programs, especially, Excel, Word and Outlook.
Must possess a thorough understanding and the ability to navigate and interpret design documents. This includes, but is not limited to Civil, Structural, and Architectural drawings and specifications.
Experience with On-Center OnScreen Takeoff or other quantity takeoff software is preferred.
0-10 years of experience
$74,000.00 - $
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