Senior Cost Estimator (Moving I-4 Forward)

Overview

Lead development of cost estimates for large, complex construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimation
• budget reporting
• change orders
• cost templates
• risk assessment
• team leadership

Tasks

-Leads the development of comprehensive cost estimates based on total cost of materials, equipment, utilities, labor, risk, and general conditions for construction projects of large size and high complexity. -Contributes to the development of project plans, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure that cost considerations are integrated into overall project goals. -Produces regular budget/cost reports, including status, forecast at completion, and variance versus baseline budget. Provides recommendations to senior leadership as needed. -Oversees and prepares conceptual estimates, change order estimates, and other estimates for large, complex projects. Ensuring alignment with project goals assessing and validating costs and risks of project. -Develops and standardizes cost report templates and issues budget/cost and change management reports, driving consistency and strategic insight across large programs. -Identifies project constraints and/or needed upgrades and communicates them to the Project Manager. Collaborates with the team to identify potential solutions and impacts. -Provides expert technical guidance and leadership to junior and support staff, assigning tasks for project duration and ensuring quality assurance throughout the estimation process.

Requirements

• 15 years
• construction estimation
• bachelor's
• construction management
• civil engineering
• cost management

What You Bring

-Minimum 15 years relevant experience in construction estimation or similar. -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Cost Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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About Rs&H

-Founded in 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida, the firm has evolved into a national leader in infrastructure and facilities. -It specializes in delivering integrated solutions for transportation, aviation, aerospace & defense, corporate facilities, healthcare environments, and science labs. -Its clients range from local governments and federal agencies to private corporations, showcasing its versatility across sectors. -Key projects include interstate highway realignments, airport terminal upgrades, NASA lab facilities, and corporate headquarters designs. -The firm is distinguished by its long-term partnerships with entities like NASA and state DOTs, combining legacy expertise with modern innovations.

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