Mechanical Cost Estimator - FOS

The Opportunity

At FOS, it’s all about the people. With exceedingly low turnover rates, we’re constantly growing, and that’s where this new opportunity comes in – for a Mechanical Cost Estimator to organize, maintain, and expand our Job Order Contracting (JOC) unit cost database. The ideal candidate should have experience with CSI MasterFormat Divisions 21 through 23, 33, 40 and 46 construction items, details, and costs to be successful. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States.

Your Responsibilities

• Research and generate new items and CSI MasterFormat divisions to the database including descriptions, scope clarifications, markups, labor, material, and equipment costs
• Update existing unit costs; expand and clarify existing item descriptions and scope
• Identify relationships between items, quantities, and costs to combine multiple items into assembly-based unit costs
• Evaluate, approve or reject contractor submitted items and costs
• Work with contractors, field Account Managers and client Project Managers to determine appropriate item selections, review/verify bid proposals, reconcile item costs and scope, and add new items
• Collaborate with other estimators, architects, engineers, client representatives, and other project members
• May handle other responsibilities as needed

What we offer

• Flexible work location! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
• Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy
• An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

Required skills and experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred and 3 years of experience; or 5 years of experience in lieu of formal education
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical cost estimating including various commercial building types, mechanical system types, means & methods, and regional market conditions
• Ability to adopt and utilize multiple software platforms
• Experience with and the ability to apply CSI MasterFormat and UniFormat coding structures
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, collaboration, and time management skills

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $57,600 to $72,000 annually. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs.