Lead Senior Cost Manager

Overview

Oversee cost estimating, value engineering, and client satisfaction for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• takeoffs
• value engineering
• cost analysis
• client meetings
• reporting

Tasks

The Lead Senior Cost Manager is responsible for oversight of cost estimation and adhering to the company’s quality standards and the client’s satisfaction. Employees in this position will interface with clients, consultants, and designers to achieve the project’s goals and ensure that all project activities are consistent with Company policy. The Lead Senior Cost Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client’s desired project outcome. -Participate in Value Engineering studies, reconciliations, and negotiations with contractors -Acquires and evaluates historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations -Review construction plans and specifications during preconstruction to complete quantity take-offs and prepare estimates for all architectural, structural, and civil scopes from schematic through final design for new construction and renovation projects -Evaluates cost estimating deliverables prepared by architects and engineers, for cost containment -Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication. -Prepare value engineering, cost option and cost strategy estimates -Work as integral part of our Estimating Team to perform plan and specification analysis, takeoff, and pricing of various types of construction projects -Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes. -Review estimates prepared by Estimating Team, prior to supervisor final review -Participate in design charrettes and design workshops, including presenting estimates to the client and AE team -Undertake other cost-related tasks as directed by supervisor, including review of estimates prepared by others -Accurately forecasts costs of future projects and changes to existing projects -Assist with training and mentoring others -Prepare independent post contract estimates, including reporting differences in scope, quantities, and pricing from contractor’s estimate -Compiles and analyzes data on all factors that influence costs, such as material, labor, equipment, and profit margins -Acts as lead individual for specific projects -Attend client meetings -Prepare valuations of work in progress reports from contractor draw requests -Prepares technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters and presents recommendations to management and client

Requirements

• construction degree
• estimating software
• cost estimating
• aace certified
• mep estimating
• customer service

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. -Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: 4-year college degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating or equivalent recognized technical qualification. -Knowledge and understanding of execution of cost management services; good planning, organization, and communication skills essential. Understanding of technical and non-technical documents related to cost management services required. Knowledge and use of industry-estimating software and Microsoft Office software programs. -Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone. May require the use of a ladder on occasion -Minimum Experience required: 5-10 years’ relevant experience in construction cost estimating of a variety of building types from program, conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document stages of design in elemental and CSI format for all architectural, structural, and civil components of new construction and renovation projects. Some MEP estimating experience preferred. AACE International and/or Certified Cost Professional preferred.

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Benefits

Salary Range: $105,300.00 - $175,176.00 USD As a privately held company, we hire the best people, give them exceptional training, and provide extensive opportunities for professional growth while working on exciting projects while providing an excellent compensation and benefits package. -Indoor office environment. May require work on site location when necessary

About Rider Levett Bucknall Rlb

-Has grown into a leading global consultancy. -Provides project management, cost management, and advisory services. -Known for delivering large-scale, complex projects on time and within budget. -Worked on iconic buildings, transport systems, and sustainable developments globally. -Uses cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to streamline project delivery and ensure efficiency. -Supports projects across various stages from feasibility through design and construction to operation.

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