💼 About This Role

You'll validate project costs and manage procurement for capital construction projects at Base Power, a next-generation power company. Your analysis ensures competitive, justified pricing on contracts and major purchases, directly enabling informed financial decisions. This role combines cost engineering with sourcing in a fast-paced startup environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Develop independent cost estimates and benchmark bids against market data.
• Manage RFP process for GC contracts, consultant agreements, and vendor purchases.
• Review GC schedules of values, change orders, and cost proposals.
• Maintain cost databases and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Evaluate contractor qualifications and maintain approved vendor list.

📋 Requirements

• 5+ years in construction cost management, procurement, or quantity surveying.
• Proven ability to develop independent cost estimates across project phases.
• Experience managing competitive RFP processes for GC and consultant proposals.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts (AIA, EJCDC) and change order procedures.

✨ Nice to Have

• B.S. in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering.
• Proficiency with RSMeans, Sage Estimating, or Procore.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing environments.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Unlimited PTO
• 🏥 Health Insurance
• ❤️ Ownership Culture - everyone's an owner
• 🚀 Startup Equity
• 🏢 In-person Collaboration

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Hiring Manager Interview· 60 min
3. 3Technical / Case Interview· 60 min
4. 4Final Round with Leadership· 45 min
5. 5Offer· N/A

🚩 Heads Up

• Role combines cost engineering and procurement (two distinct functions) in one position, which may lead to scope creep.
• Explicitly states 'startup' with shifting priorities and potential for role expansion beyond listed responsibilities.
• Mentions 'not a 9-to-5' and 'all-in' culture, suggesting long hours.