Certified Cost Engineer

Copper River Technologies

Cost Engineer supporting cost estimating and analysis activities for Coho Construction Management requiring travel. Part-time on-call position estimated at 200 hours within six months.

Posted 5/27/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare or review cost estimates and quantity takeoffs.
Review contractor cost proposals and change orders.
Support cost tracking and budget analysis.
Assist with cost risk and escalation assessments.
Provide cost-related input to project leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
Required Experience: The Cost Engineer shall have a minimum of at least five (5) years in experience in developing/analyzing cost estimates, preferably for large federal programs, and have certification as a cost engineer by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), or as a certified professional estimator by the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE).
Skills and Abilities: Certification (AACE or similar) required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Open leave policy and paid holidays
Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost estimatesquantity takeoffscost trackingbudget analysiscost risk assessmentsescalation assessments

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationanalytical thinking

Certifications

AACE certificationASPE certification