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Rider Levett Bucknall

Cost Estimator

Portland, OR · On-site

$58K - $76K/yr

Cost Estimator Reporting to: Office Director Salary Range: $58,500 - $76,000 Overview of Role The Cost Estimator is responsible for all independent construction cost control functions for review of ...

DHD Consulting

CSA Cost Estimator

Portland, OR · On-site +1

$100K - $115K/yr

Estimation: Prepares detailed cost estimates by reviewing drawings, specifications, and other project documentation. * Quantity Takeoff: Performs accurate quantity takeoffs using design documents to ...

OCMI, Inc.

Electrical Cost Estimator

Portland, OR · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're thrilled to welcome an electrical-focused Cost Estimator to our team in Portland, OR, or Seattle, WA, with a preference for candidates based in Portland ! This role offers you the opportunity ...

OCMI, Inc.

Electrical Cost Estimator

Portland, OR · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're thrilled to welcome an electrical-focused Cost Estimator to our team in Portland, OR, or Seattle, WA, with a preference for candidates based in Portland ! This role offers you the opportunity ...

Wildish Group of Companies

Lead Cost Estimator

Eugene, OR · On-site

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead Cost Estimator / General Building Primary Functions: The Lead Cost Estimator is responsible for the planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects including ...

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

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  • Retirement

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Cost Estimating Process * Develop, maintain, update, and deliver fully documented and well-supported cost estimates, with an assessment of risk and schedule * Apply standard cost estimating methods ...

CannonDesign

Electrical Cost Estimator - FOS

OR · On-site +1

$57K - $72K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

With exceedingly low turnover rates, we're constantly growing, and that's where this new opportunity comes in - for a Electrical Cost Estimator to organize, maintain, and expand our Job Order ...

CannonDesign

General Trades Cost Estimator - FOS

OR · On-site +1

$57K - $72K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Thorough knowledge of cost estimating in various commercial building types, construction types, means & methods, and regional market conditions * Ability to adopt and utilize multiple software ...

Ascentec Engineering

Cost Engineer

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ideal candidate will have a machining background with estimation experience. This position is ... Support the creation and evaluation of cost proposals, change orders, and project cash-flow ...

Ascentec Engineering LLC

Cost Engineer

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ideal candidate will have a machining background with estimation experience. This position is ... Support the creation and evaluation of cost proposals, change orders, and project cash-flow ...

Ascentec Engineering, LLC

Cost Engineer

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ideal candidate will have a machining background with estimation experience. This position is ... Support the creation and evaluation of cost proposals, change orders, and project cash-flow ...

Ryan Companies

Cost Manager, Mission Critical

Bend, OR · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Cost Management & Estimating * Lead the full-cycle cost management of projects, establishing and maintaining cost controls from concept through completion. * Conduct scope definition workshops with ...

Cumming Group

Cost Control Specialist

Portland, OR · On-site

$97K - $129K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prepare a monthly Total Project Cost Estimate (TPCE) analysis and other reports as deemed necessary by the County for the Project. * Conduct ongoing reviews and analysis, including running risk ...

Cumming Group

Cost Control Specialist

Portland, OR

$97K - $129K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prepare a monthly Total Project Cost Estimate (TPCE) analysis and other reports as deemed necessary by the County for the Project. * Conduct ongoing reviews and analysis, including running risk ...

Hoffman Construction

MEP Cost Control Engineer

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The MEP Cost Engineer will analyze project design and construction documents to determine the needs of the project, review all MEP cost proposals, and prepare cost estimates for MEP scope changes.

Hoffman Construction

MEP Cost Control Engineer

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The MEP Cost Engineer will analyze project design and construction documents to determine the needs of the project, review all MEP cost proposals, and prepare cost estimates for MEP scope changes.

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What is the difference between Cost Estimation vs Cost Analysis?

AspectCost EstimationCost Analysis
PurposePredicts the overall project costs before work beginsEvaluates actual costs incurred during or after project completion
TimingPre-project or planning phaseDuring or after project execution
FocusForecasting and budgetingCost control and performance assessment
Skills NeededEstimating techniques, industry knowledge, data analysisCost tracking, data analysis, financial reporting

While both roles involve financial assessment, Cost Estimation focuses on predicting future project costs during planning, whereas Cost Analysis evaluates actual costs to monitor and control expenses during or after the project. Understanding these differences helps organizations plan budgets effectively and ensure financial accountability.

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Cost Estimator

Rider Levett Bucknall

Portland, OR • On-site

$58K - $76K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Title: Cost Estimator
Reporting to: Office Director
Salary Range: $58,500 - $76,000
Overview of Role
The Cost Estimator is responsible for all independent construction cost control functions for review of the construction projects change orders including complete estimates, value analysis, schedule of values, comparisons, assisting with feasibility studies, and historical cost reports. This individual can perform cost control functions on multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously. The Cost Estimator should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client's desired project outcome.
Essential Functions
• Preparation of construction related cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies
• Change order reviews and valuations of work in progress and bid analyses
• Preparation of studies and plans on value engineering, life cycle costing, and sustainable practices
• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication.
• Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.
• Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying or related field is required
• Recent experience and specialty in electrical and mechanical cost strategies
• Cost control in the commercial/institutional/Industrial sector concentrating on vertical construction
• Experience with conceptual and detailed measurement / pricing
• Experience in CMGC / GCCM process
• Experience with estimating software systems, onscreen takeoff software and BIM
• Professional certifications preferred
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Indoor office environment. May require work on site location when necessary.
• Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines.
• Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone.
RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
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