Job DescriptionOur Ordnance Systems is hiring an experienced Construction Cost Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Cost Engineer, you will play an integral role in ensuring the successful modernization our nation's Munitions Industrial Base.
Responsibilities:
- Create stochastic modeling and measuring techniques, utilizing mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operational mathematics techniques, and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines to support risk informed rational decision-making for the business unit
- Evaluate supplier proposals for cost and schedule realism using quantitative, stochastic modeling to support risk-informed decision making at the Program Level
- Develop detailed initial cost estimates based on conceptual designs and blueprints
- Perform estimating by quantifying materials, labor, and equipment requirements
- Perform Stochastic analysis of subcontractor bids for realism
- Conduct close-out cost analysis after project completion to improve future estimating accuracy
- Coordinate with project managers to align financial constraints with technical requirements
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or similar and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
- Experience in Cost Engineering, Estimation, Controls
- Expert knowledge of Construction Costs and related principles
- Demonstrated ability to create stochastic cost models
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
- Strong data analytics and modeling skills
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education- Masters Degree in Business, Math, or Operations Research
- AACEI Certified Cost Professional or similar certification
- Experience in Capital Programs or Owner's Representative organization desirable
- Experience in Federal Projects desirable
Benefits InformationEmployee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
