Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Position Title:  Construction Cost Estimator

Location:  Palm Beach County, Florida

Salary Range: $50,000 to $65,000 DOE

Period of Performance:  12 months

Project Solutions Inc. is seeking qualified Construction Cost Estimator for an exciting opportunity in Palm Beach County, Florida with a project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer. We are always looking for hard working professionals to join our diverse workforce and gain experience on a large variety of projects. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.

This role is contingent upon award.

Position overview:

The project involves construction of approximately 7.0 miles of an 8.2 miles-long seepage canal, maintenance road, and Inflow-Outflow Canal within the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) stockpiling of excess muck soils and excavation materials and incidental related work. The work also included clearing, grubbing, de-mucking, foundation preparation, installation of a seepage cutoff wall, canal backfilling, blasting, and all incidental related work to prepare approximately 15.3 miles of foundation for a 17.3-mile-long embankment dam.  

Surface and subsurface water management are required to conduct work in the dry, in a neat and orderly manner, and involves construction of the 6,500-acre A-2 Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) and associated project features which include, canals, Pump Stations, Inflow, Outflow, Discharge, Spillway, and Culvert Structures, Levees, and Earthwork.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses.
• Travel to jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required, and other factors.
• Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates.  
• Consult with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Evaluate a product's cost-effectiveness or profitability.
• Recommend ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable.  
• Develop project plans for the duration of the project.
• Review Construction Contractor's proposals.
• Be physically capable of walking over rough terrain and standing long period of time.
• Attend negotiation meetings, bid opening sessions, and board of review meetings.

Required education, knowledge and skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred but not required.  
• At least four years of experience in construction cost estimating related to building construction of canals, levees, culverts, and earthwork, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with standard construction practices and designs.
• Use computer software to calculate estimates.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Valid driver’s license
• Travel and relocation may be required.

Benefits

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with High Deductible Plan
• Access to Doctors on Demand with medical plan
• Company Life Insurance with medical plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays and Sick Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets

Project Solutions, Inc. is proud to offer the following benefits for full time employees:

• PTO
• 401 (k)
• 401 (k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance

Project Solutions, Inc. is committed to the career development of each of our employees and is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where each person truly belongs.