Construction Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer (Mandarin Required)
Core
Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for large-scale industrial construction projects, serving as a liaison between US contractors and Chinese management.
Role type
Construction Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer
Builds
Industrial buildings, civil, architectural, MEP, and site development projects for a battery manufacturing facility
Domain
Manufacturing construction / Industrial infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis (cost estimates, budgets, financial reports)
Required skills
Quantity takeoffs, budgeting, bid analysis, change order management, project closeout, contract review, cost database management, commercial negotiation
Preferred skills
Battery manufacturing facility construction, cleanroom construction, EPC contractor experience, CSI MasterFormat knowledge, estimating software proficiency (PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, Procore, RSMeans, Autodesk Construction Cloud)
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, Procore, RSMeans, Autodesk Construction Cloud
Responsibilities
Prepare quantity takeoffs and detailed cost estimates; Review construction drawings and bid documents; Analyze contractor proposals for scope gaps and pricing discrepancies; Track contract values and change orders; Develop and maintain cost databases; Communicate with US contractors and Chinese management teams.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC