Electrical Project Cost Engineer / Estimator

POSITION SUMMARY: The Electrical Cost Engineer operates within the Project Cost Management Team, reporting to the Project Cost Manager. This role oversees project cost management, including estimating, cost control, forecasting, and risk analysis. Ideal for experienced project managers passionate about detailed construction cost management. Suitable for those managing small to medium-sized projects, aiming to advance skills on a larger scale, with opportunities for challenges and career growth. The Mechanical Cost Engineer collaborates closely with clients, subcontractors, and trade professionals to ensure fair and reasonable subcontractor and vendor change orders that align with contract requirements. They also contribute to project cost forecasting. This position is based at the project site in Sunnyvale, CA.

SALARY RANGE: $82,000 - $121,000 DOE *Candidates residing outside of designated area may be eligible for additional compensation 

JOIN THE HOFFMAN TEAM 

Hoffman is building a diverse company, and we welcome all candidates to apply.  We are seeking candidates to work in Sunnyvale, CA on a large semi-conductor manufacturing project. 

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, the Hoffman Construction name is synonymous with some of the most iconic projects in the region like the Portland International Airport, the Space Needle Century Project, MoPOP, Seattle Central Library, Colman Dock, Randall Children's Hospital, and the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field.  

Our company has been in business for over a century, but we are not stuck in the past. We encourage innovation, and we welcome diversity.   

Hoffman is employee-owned, which means employee owners have a stake in the company's long-term success, and it means you have the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing.  

You will earn highly competitive pay, get professional skills training, and enjoy benefits like free primary healthcare for you and your family through our dedicated healthcare clinics, health insurance, paid time off, a generous retirement program and a culture of inclusion and acceptance.  

The people who work here take pride in their work, support each other, and drive our commitment to exceptional construction, from urban high-rise towers, educational buildings, museums and libraries to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities, water treatment plants, healthcare facilities and more.   

Hoffman is a place where you can feel like you belong. Many of our employees have been here for 20+ years. They often join us straight out of college or apprenticeships and grow their entire careers here.   

We are looking for people with a wide range of talents in positions from the jobsite to our corporate offices. Explore our website, and, if you like what you see, apply today.    

 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Setup and maintain job cost reports, including budgets, commitments, forecasts, yet to buys, contingencies, and spends.
• Track costs by bid package, field order, and specific category of change as defined by the client.
• Setup and maintain project indicators, including visual graphics.
• Work with subcontractors and equipment/material vendors to validate cost proposals.
• Monthly reconciliation of project cost reports.
• Interpret design documents, construction documents, and technical manuals to quantify materials required for construction.
• Perform quantity take-offs to validate subcontractor proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of two (2) years electrical construction estimating experience required.
• Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects is preferred.

POSITION RELATED SKILLS

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Experience in organizing tech