Advantage Technical

Cost Engineer

Boise, ID • Posted 5 days ago
Onsite Contract Staffing and Recruiting

Cost Engineer – Construction


Position Overview

Seeking a Cost Engineer to support a large-scale construction project in Boise, ID. This role focuses on cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and change management in a positive, fast-paced work environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost reports.
  • Review subcontractor proposals and prepare cost estimates for scope changes.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and review construction drawings and specifications.
  • Track project costs and reconcile monthly reports.
  • Coordinate with construction managers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
  • Prepare cost authorization packages and support project cost control.


Qualifications

  • 2+ years of construction estimating or cost engineering experience.
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and cost management.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or P6.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience on mission critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or large-scale industrial projects.
  • Civil, structural, or architectural construction experience, including foundations, concrete, structural steel, earthwork, underground utilities, building exteriors, or cleanroom construction.
  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.


Location: On-Site

Schedule: 50 to 60 hours/week, 1 year duration contract W2

Per Diem: $175/day

Benefits: great health benefits offered | No PTO at this time

Cost Engineer in Boise at Advantage Technical

This position is listed as contract and onsite. It was posted 5 days ago.

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