Location: Remote in the US
The Senior Cost Engineer at Gordian acts as a technical authority for construction cost data development. This role leads complex projects, ensures adherence to best practices, and mentors engineers to elevate team capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Additional Agile/ADO Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
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