Senior Construction Cost Specialist

Senior Construction Cost Specialist

The Senior Construction Cost Specialist will join a team of experts developing cost data products designed to restore confidence in construction cost data. The ideal candidate will have expertise in civil construction, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, or electrical systems, and be willing to work in a team environment coordinating efforts across disciplines.

• Research, develop, validate, and maintain discipline‑specific construction cost data, including items for new construction, renovation, maintenance, life cycle costs, and discipline‑specific cost collections.
• Work closely with a team of subject matter experts.
• Coordinate efforts across the team to unify cost data.
• Ensure cost data development reflects current and realistic material, equipment, and labor efforts.
• Implement emerging trends and technology into current and future cost data.

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience (or 15 years without a degree).
• Experience in construction cost estimating and field experience in one or more disciplines (civil, plumbing, electrical, HVAC).
• Expert‑level knowledge of practices, equipment and materials used in construction.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills, attention to detail; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based and cloud‑based software programs.

• Experience working with cost estimating software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with CSI Master Format.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Comfortable with a collaborative work environment.
• Strong initiative.
• Knowledge of emerging trends, methods, and technologies in the construction industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.