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Fortive

Senior Cost Engineer

Fortive

Senior Cost Engineer leading cost data development for construction at Gordian. Mentoring engineers and driving process improvements in data reliability and efficiency.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee development and validation of cost data for multiple disciplines, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
  • Lead large-scale updates and enhancements to cost databases and assemblies.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for construction methods, codes, and cost modeling.
  • Mentor engineers and associate engineers, providing guidance on methodology and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with product teams to align data development with customer needs and market trends.
  • Drive process improvements and contribute to strategic initiatives for data reliability and efficiency.
  • Lead Agile workstreams, facilitate backlog refinement, and ensure sprint goals align with product strategy.
  • Partner with the Product Owner to translate business needs into actionable tasks and provide technical insights for prioritization.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in construction estimating or engineering.
  • Proven leadership in managing complex data development projects.
  • Advanced knowledge of construction practices, codes, and cost modeling.
  • Strong communication and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to influence process improvements and strategic decisions.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) retirement plan

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost data developmentcost modelingconstruction estimatingdata validationAgile methodologybacklog refinementdata reliabilityprocess improvementsproject managementengineering principles
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationinfluencingguidancestrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteamworkadaptability