Cost Engineer; Architectural

Cost Engineer (Architectural)

Taylor, Texas, United States

Role & Responsibility

- Prepare and review cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for architectural scope (finishing, partitions, ceilings, doors, etc.) - Analyze construction drawings, specifications, and revisions to update estimates and budgets.

- Manage and track change orders related to architectural work, including cost impact evaluations.

- Collaborate with Project Managers, Procurement, and Design teams to monitor and control costs.

- Monitor actual costs vs. budgets and provide cost variance analysis and forecasts.

- Support contract negotiations by providing detailed breakdowns of architectural costs.

- Review and validate subcontractor payment applications and assist in cost reconciliation.

- Participate in progress meetings, maintain detailed cost records, and prepare regular cost reports.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and industry standards.

Qualification

- Bachelors degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in cost engineering or estimating in the construction industry.

- Strong understanding of architectural construction scope, materials, and installation methods.

- Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Excel, Bluebeam, Timberline, Sage, CostX, or equivalent).

- Experience in change management, takeoff tools, and cost tracking systems.

- Familiarity with construction contracts (e.g., AIA, FIDIC, GMP, Cost-plus, etc.) - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative on-site environment.

Preferred

- Experience in High-Tech Facility construction (e.g. semiconductor Fab, Data center.) - Bilingual (English, Korean) preferred but it is just optional.