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Cost Engineer (Electrical)

  2025-09-03     NEXIEN     Taylor,TX  
Description:

Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in cost engineering, estimating, or quantity surveying for electrical systems in construction projects.
  • Solid understanding of electrical construction methods, equipment, and installation standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management tools
  • Experience with construction contract types such as Lump Sum, GMP, Cost-plus, and their cost tracking implications.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications accurately.
  • Previous experience on semiconductor facilities, or industrial MEP projects
  • Bilingual (English, Korean) Preferred but it is not critical factor


Responsibilities

  • Negotiate commercial terms on construction and services agreements.
  • Substantiate and negotiate change orders with sub-contractors.
  • Prepare and review detailed cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for electrical systems (e.g., MV/LV distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, telecom, etc.).
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, and technical documents to support accurate cost forecasting.
  • Manage and process change orders related to electrical scope, including pricing and cost justification.
  • Monitor actual costs vs. estimated budgets; perform cost variance analysis and update forecasts.
  • Support procurement and contract teams with scope alignment and pricing breakdowns.
  • Evaluate subcontractor proposals, payment applications, and change requests.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Engineers, Field Supervisors, and Schedulers to maintain cost control.
  • Generate and present periodic cost performance reports to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure all cost-related processes follow corporate standards and client requirements.


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