Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in New Mexico

Cost Engineer - Construction develops and implements cost control procedures, documents, and tools to support and enhance project budget management. Collects and coordinates procurement and other cost information used to develop cost forecasting, cost control strategies, and project risk analysis. Being a Cost Engineer - Construction performs data analysis to identify project trends and budget deviations and highlight cost underruns and overruns. Has extensive technical knowledge of processes and materials specific to the type of project. Additionally, Cost Engineer - Construction experienced with the cost-estimating methods best suited to the nature of the project. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Cost Engineer - Construction work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Cost Engineer - Construction typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Junior Construction Cost Analyst
  • Plexos Group
  • Santa Fe, NM FULL_TIME
  • Plexos is seeking a Junior Construction Cost Analyst with experience or education in Natural Resources, Land Restoration, Forestry, Ecology, or related topics to support a Wildfire Disaster Recovery Program in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The role of the Construction Cost Analyst is to work closely with the Disaster Case Management team to review and analyze cost estimates, conservation and restoration plans, and payment offers for land restoration, reforestation, conservation practices, and related work for property owners in the disaster-affected areas. The Construction Cost Analyst may also coordinate with partner agencies, volunteer groups, and university partners to ensure equitable delivery of assistance to disaster survivors.  

    Essential Duties:

    • Consult with case managers, clients, vendors, personnel in other departments and agencies, subject matter experts, and construction foremen to discuss best practices and formulate estimates to resolve issues.
    • Collect recovery progress and construction/restoration activity data for program Return on Investment calculations.
    • Analyze blueprints, plans, surveys, and other documentation to prepare and analyze time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
    • Assist with outreach to topic experts and licensed specialty contractors to provide accurate contact information and report on the availability of services.
    • Coordinate with case managers and residents to provide project guidance, expertise, and recommendations on land restoration and recovery projects.
    • Coordinate with case managers and residents to ensure contractors perform to preset criteria, meeting all applicable local, state, and federal building codes.
    • Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
    • Evaluate estimates and determinations by other agencies and their respective programs.
    • Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as projects develop.
    • Collaborate with supervisory staff and development team to set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
    • Attend site visits and record information about access, drainage, topography, flood hazards, conservation and restoration needs, and availability of services such as water and electricity.
    • Assist with drafting and submitting public record requests for information.
    • Prepare clear and detailed written reports about field inspections/site visits as needed.
    • Conduct administrative and day-to-day tasks as assigned.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Knowledge of basic life history, ecology, and management needs of forested lands and native species in the ecological region with particular emphasis relating to private lands.
    • Knowledge of general farm and ranching practices and their impacts on natural resources.
    • Knowledge of flood mitigation and risk reduction practices.
    • Knowledge of native vegetation management and restoration practices.
    • Knowledge of forest ecology, landscape and forest restoration and conservation practices and planning in New Mexico and high desert environments.
    • Knowledge of New Mexico history and culture, especially as related to land stewardship and management.
    • Knowledge of wildfire impacts on ecology and agriculture.
    • Skills in using Microsoft Products including Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Sharepoint.
    • Skills in effective verbal and written communication including skill at communicating scientific research and professional industry concepts and their application in real-life context
    • Skill in coordinating with the public, universities, department personnel, and other governmental agencies.
    • Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other state agencies and organizations.
    • Skill in identifying and developing potential solutions to resource related issues.
    • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently with little to no supervision.
    • Ability to conduct field visits outdoors, operate a vehicle on dirt roads, and hike short distances, occasionally with limited access to shelter and services during visits.
    • Ability to use a GPS for navigation.
    • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a dynamic environment as programs for assistance and needs are constantly evolving and changing.

    Requirements:

    • Experience or education in forestry, forest ecology, natural resource management or conservation, fire ecology, land management, or land stewardship.
    • Previous experience or education creating or reviewing conservation or landscape restoration plans.
    • Previous experience with construction cost estimating or insurance estimating preferred.
    • Previous experience with land and natural resource management practices.
    • Previous experience working with university partners, qualified experts, Federal and State agencies, or voluntary agencies preferred.

    Plexos Group LLC is an Equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Plexos Group recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce that considers the needs of the communities we serve, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment free from discrimination.

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Construction Project Engineer (Assistant Project Manager)
  • J.B. Henderson Construction
  • Eunice, NM FULL_TIME
  • General Summary: This position requires travel to the customer site located in Eunice, NM. Working under the leadership and mentorship of the Area Manager or Project Manager, the Project Engineer is r...
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Project Engineer - NM
  • Pavilion Construction
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • This Notice is provided as a result of the filing of applications for permanent alien labor certification for the positions noted below. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on an appli...
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Stylist
  • Cost Cutters
  • Roswell, NM FULL_TIME
  • STYLIST IN TRAINING WHAT WE OFFER Would you like to be one of our future stylists? If you’ve got the desire, we’ve got the knowhow to get you there. As a stylist-in-training in this temporary 90-day p...
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Construction Engineer II & III
  • Strata-G, LLC
  • Los Alamos, NM FULL_TIME
  • At Strata-G, we define significance by the extraordinary people we hire, the relationships we build with our clients, and the positive impact we make in the community. Our team of intellectually curio...
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Office Engineer (Commercial Construction)
  • SitePro Solutions
  • Los Alamos, NM FULL_TIME
  • SitePro Solutions is seeking an Office Engineer for a direct-hire position with a leading commercial general contractor in Los Alamos, NM!The office engineer (OE) acts as the assistant to the project ...
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Mechanical Construction Engineer 74252
  • Samsung Austin Semiconductor
  • Taylor, TX
  • Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an inte...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Construction Engineer
  • GRIFOLS, S.A.
  • Clayton, NC
  • Grifols is a global healthcare company whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of people. Our three divisi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Construction Engineer
  • AECOM
  • New York, NY
  • **Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Construction Engineer
  • Gtech Services
  • Plymouth, MI
  • Position Description The Construction Engineer is responsible for performing and managing the technical and financial as...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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DevOps Engineer/ Build Engineer
  • IBM
  • Mulhuddart, Dublin
  • Introduction A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customers' challenges into solu...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Construction Engineer
  • Sterling Boiler & Mechanical
  • Lancaster, OH
  • Job Description Come join the Traylor family! Sterling Industrial LLC., is currently looking for a Construction Engineer...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Civil Construction Engineer
  • Leidos
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Description The Leidos Civil group is seeking Mid-level Civil Engineer – to join the National Airspace System Integratio...
  • 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Civil Construction Engineer
  • Leidos
  • Chicago, IL
  • Description The Leidos Civil group is seeking Mid-level Civil Engineer – to join the National Airspace System Integratio...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Mexico (Spanish: Nuevo México Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβo ˈmexiko] (listen), Navajo: Yootó Hahoodzo pronounced [jòːtxó xɑ̀xʷòːtsò]) is a state in the Southwestern region of the United States of America; its capital and cultural center is Santa Fe, which was founded in 1610 as capital of Nuevo México (itself established as a province of New Spain in 1598), while its largest city is Albuquerque with its accompanying metropolitan area. It is one of the Mountain States and shares the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and Arizona; its other neighboring states are Oklahoma to the north...
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Income Estimation for Cost Engineer - Construction jobs
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Cost Engineer - Construction in Omaha, NE
AACE International offers courses in construction estimating, project management, and courses that will help you hone your skills in planning and scheduling, contracting, production control, productivity, and many more topics.
January 26, 2020
Cost Engineer - Construction in Baton Rouge, LA
Value engineering can be applied at any stage of the project— even during construction; although this stage can sometimes present the biggest risk.
December 30, 2019
Cost Engineer - Construction in York, PA
Actual Cost Engineering (A.C.E) is a cloud-based construction management solution designed for all major building trades.
January 31, 2020