Quick Summary
Key Responsibilities
\- Oversee development and validation of cost data for multiple disciplines, ensuring consistency and accuracy. \- Lead large-scale updates and enhancements to cost databases and assemblies.
Requirements Summary
\- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). \- 8+ years of experience in construction estimating or engineering.
Technical Tools
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Location: Remote in the US
The Senior Cost Engineer at Gordian acts as a technical authority for construction cost data development. This role leads complex projects, ensures adherence to best practices, and mentors engineers to elevate team capabilities.
Responsibilities:
\- Oversee development and validation of cost data for multiple disciplines, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
\- Lead large-scale updates and enhancements to cost databases and assemblies.
\- Serve as a subject matter expert for construction methods, codes, and cost modeling.
\- Mentor engineers and associate engineers, providing guidance on methodology and quality standards.
\- Collaborate with product teams to align data development with customer needs and market trends.
\- Drive process improvements and contribute to strategic initiatives for data reliability and efficiency.
Additional Agile/ADO Responsibilities:
\- Lead Agile workstreams, facilitate backlog refinement, and ensure sprint goals align with product strategy.
\- Partner with the Product Owner to translate business needs into actionable tasks and provide technical insights for prioritization.
Qualifications:
\- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
\- 8+ years of experience in construction estimating or engineering.
\- Proven leadership in managing complex data development projects.
\- Advanced knowledge of construction practices, codes, and cost modeling.
\- Strong communication and mentoring skills.
\- Ability to influence process improvements and strategic decisions.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.
We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About Gordian
Gordian is the world’s leading provider of facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian’s offerings also include our proprietary RSMeans data and Sightlines Facility Intelligence solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian’s solutions help clients maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings and increase building quality. Gordian is a part of the international business group Fortive, with 26,000 people employed worldwide.We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 88,000.00 - 147,000.00
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
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Location terms not specified
Who can apply
Open to applicants worldwide
Listing Details
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
- First seen
- May 14, 2026
- Last seen
- May 14, 2026
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