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$106,437 – $145,483
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal supervisory role leads a cost engineering team developing budget estimates and construction schedules for complex military and civil works projects. It suits experienced engineers or architects comfortable reviewing contractor proposals, managing multi-million-dollar change orders, and working within government procurement processes.
Our summary, not U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture (or equivalent accredited education)
- One year of specialized experience preparing cost estimates using approved methods
- Experience reviewing Architect-Engineer cost estimates for reasonableness and cost control
- Experience writing technical cost documentation for construction estimates