Cost Engineer

Cost Engineer Category Preconstruction Services Job Location 3911 Sorrento Valley Blvd. Suite 100, San Diego, California Additional Locations * 250 Commerce Street Suite 150, Irvine, California * 550 South Hope St. Suite 2750, Los Angeles, California * 28544 Old Town Front Street, Suite 205, Temecula, California Position Type Full-Time/Regular Whiting-Turner is currently seeking a talented Cost Engineer/Estimator to join our well-established national construction company in their headquarters located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Cost Engineer/Estimator will represent Whiting-Turner while supporting the Cost & Estimating Group in the calculation of material quantity requirements, gathering and preparing routine estimating data and compiling data for use in all types of estimates. Required Skills * Assist in the preparation of preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates for projects of varying size and complexity. * Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity takeoffs for Civil, Structural, and Architectural trades, throughout all stages of preconstruction and construction. * Interact with internal preconstruction/construction project managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. * Work closely with project management and project development teams. Hand off estimate to project management team with the intent that the project team will make all final adjustments. * Work with project team, and design team to find value engineering options. * Develop a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and total building square foot costs. * Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials. * Participate in design progress meetings and client presentations as required. * Collegial, cooperative, industrious, uses time well. * Respectful of all team members * Self-motivated/self-directed * Proven written and verbal communication abilities; strong planning and problem solving skills. Required Experience * Associate's degree or equivalent combination education/experience * Proficient with Microsoft based software programs, especially, Excel, Word and Outlook. * Must possess a thorough understanding and the ability to navigate and interpret design documents. This includes, but is not limited to Civil, Structural, and Architectural drawings and specifications. * Experience with On-Center OnScreen Takeoff or other quantity takeoff software is preferred. * 0-10 years of experience Salary Range $74,000.00 - $240,000.00

Created: 2026-04-02