Cost Engineer

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The Cost Engineer supports project teams by developing accurate budgets, maintaining cost controls, and ensuring financial transparency throughout the construction lifecycle. This role collaborates closely with project managers, estimators, superintendents, and accounting teams to help deliver projects efficiently, responsibly, and within established financial goals.

$90,000 - $130,000 annually

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance, including a choice of two benefit plans - a PPO plan and a High Deductible/ Health Savings Account plan with company contribution to HSA.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, and AD&D plans.
• Untracked/unmeasured vacation.
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with an annual carryover of 80 hours.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your manager's assessment of your performance.
• A 401(k) savings plan under which BNB matches the first 3 percent of your deferral with a 100% match and the next two percent with a 50% match for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay. You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions (including BNB match). We provide both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) contribution options.
• We are proud to be an employee-owned company. This means you get an ownership stake in BNB through a benefit called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It's 100% company-funded and is invested in BNBuilders stock. You can participate in this long-term plan after you complete 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).

• Develop and maintain accurate project budgets, cost codes, and financial tracking systems.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, forecasts, and cash‑flow projections for project teams and leadership.
• Conduct quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, and cost‑to‑complete evaluations.
• Support project managers with cost control strategies, variance identification, and corrective action planning.
• Maintain organized cost documentation for audits, reporting, and project closeout.
• Participate in project meetings to understand scope, schedule, and design intent.
• Provide clear, data‑driven cost information to support decision‑making and value‑engineering discussions.
• Assist in evaluating cost impacts related to design changes, clarifications, and owner‑requested modifications.
• Support procurement efforts by reviewing bids, leveling proposals, and validating subcontractor pricing.
• Communicate project scope and cost expectations clearly during the solicitation and negotiation process.
• Track subcontractor cost performance and ensure alignment with contract requirements and project budgets.
• Review, price, and document subcontractor change orders and potential cost impacts.

• Bachelor's degree within the construction field.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (Timberline or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• Careful attention to detail and resourcefulness in acquiring project specific information.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks under differing deadlines.
• Able to work flexible hours as needed or required by project or proposal deadlines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…