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Part-time Cost Engineer

Part-time Cost Engineer 

About BuildZoom 

BuildZoom is a rapidly growing tech company, dramatically improving the construction process and results. Over the past year, we managed over $400M in construction projects and are on pace to double this year. 

BuildZoom is an SF-based technology company that is streamlining pre-construction for both residential and commercial owners. Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, including Y Combinator, 8VC, and Founders Fund, we're bringing increased transparency, accountability, and predictability to the industry. We accomplish this in a scalable fashion through a best-in-class tech platform that sits on a massive amount of industry data. 

As a Part-time Cost Engineer, you will play an essential role within our fast-paced organization supporting our Pre-Construction Management team. You will be expected to deliver results within a deadline-driven environment. The perfect fit for this position is a highly organized self-starter with a great attitude who is willing and able to effectively gather information, create documentation related to bids and projects, and present to team for review and execution. 

Cost Engineer Responsibilities 

  • Reviewing, reading, interpreting construction plans
  • Creating bid template documents
  • Drafting project scopes of work
  • Interpreting information on bid documents to transfer to leveling documents
  • Drafting revisions, addressing questions and editing as necessary for contractor bids

Cost Engineer Qualifications 

  • Junior or senior in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to read construction plans and blueprints
  • Google Suite experience desired
  • Strong computer skills

Fully remote. 

This position works approximately 15 hours/week.