Cost Engineer / Certified Estimating Professional (CEP/CCP)

BRUDIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. (Brudis) is a multidiscipline engineering firm providing consulting services to public and private sector clients in the Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia region.

Job Summary:

Brudis & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Cost Engineer / Certified Estimating Professional (CEP/CCP) to work full-time or part-time supporting projects located at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.  The Cost Engineer will delivering comprehensive cost management, baseline estimating, cost-to-complete forecasting, contractor pay application reviews, and change order analysis across airport capital improvement programs (CIP) and infrastructure projects. This role applies AACE International standard practices to maintain budget integrity, evaluate contractor claims, and provide independent cost estimates (ICE) from pre-design through final contract closeout.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Independent Cost Estimating (ICE): Develop multi-class conceptual, preliminary, and final engineer’s estimates (AACE Class 1–5) for aviation infrastructure, facility, runway/taxiway, and utility projects.
• Contractor Requisition & Payment Processing: Review, audit, and process monthly contractor progress payment requisitions (Pay Applications); verify quantity line items, work-in-place progress, stored materials backup, retainage withholdings, and schedule-of-values alignment prior to approval.
• Change Order & Claim Evaluation: Perform independent cost analysis, labor rate verification, equipment cost calculations (using RSMeans / EquipmentWatch), and overhead assessments on contractor change requests and potential time-extension claims for airport task orders.
• Value Engineering (VE) & Cost Risk Analysis: Lead value engineering workshops and quantitative risk assessments (Monte Carlo simulations) to evaluate budget exposure and contingency allocations on complex airport development contracts.
• Earned Value Management (EVM): Establish baseline cost accounts and monitor project performance indicators (CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC) in coordination with Primavera P6 project schedules.
• Contract & Bid Analysis: Analyze contractor bid tabulations, unbalance bidding risks, and unit price market trends to ensure fair market value for airport client procurement.
• Auditing & Compliance: Review force account documentation, certified payrolls, subconsultant pay applications, and material invoices to verify compliance with agency specifications, FAA standards, and federal grant requirements.

 Minimum Requirements: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field; a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is a strong plus.
• Certifications: Active Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) credential from AACE International (or Certified Professional Estimator - CPE via ASPE). Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive cost engineering, contractor requisition processing, and estimating experience on heavy civil infrastructure or airport capital improvement projects (CIP).
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in estimating software (HeavyBid/HCSS, Timberline/Sage, or Cleopatra Enterprise), Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel (advanced modeling), and project management ecosystems (Deltek Ajera, Procore, or eMCMS), is a Plus
• Technical Knowledge: Strong command of WBS structures, unit-rate pricing, productivity factors, crew-based estimating, contractor progress payments, and AACE International recommended practices.

Schedule Options:

• Schedule Options: Full-Time (40 hours per week) or Part-Time (flexible 20–29 hours per week) schedules are available based on candidate preference and project requirements. 

Salary Range and Benefits:

Salary Range:  $35.00 to $45.00 per hour. 

This position has excellent potential for career advancement. We proudly offer an attractive salary package commensurate with experience.  Full-time employees are provided with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances as well as a 401k plan with company matching with 100% investment at the time of enrollment.  Part-time employees are offered sick leave and 401k plan with company matching with 100% investment at the time of enrollment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.