Cost Estimator V - TDIP

Cornerstone Concilium, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Senior cost estimator leading mega/aviation project estimates and teams

Key Responsibilities

  • estimate development
  • pricing validation
  • contract review
  • estimate reconciliation
  • cost data
  • reporting cycle

Tasks

-Direct and manage other estimators/estimating teams as needed; Train subordinate estimating personnel as needed -Establish basis of the owner’s acceptance or rejection of proposals and develop records of negotiation -Provide accuracy, reliability and completeness in all work products -Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes -Review construction and design cost proposals and change order requests - assist with the determination of merit -Reconcile contractor, internal and third-party estimates -Provide coordination and liaison with project management personnel and other estimating resources throughout the estimate development -Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references -Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for various scopes of work -Review quantities and labor productivity to ensure fair and reasonable representation of scope -Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why -Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates -Review the labor rates and markups to ensure conformance to the contract specifications

Requirements

  • estimating software
  • microsoft office
  • bachelor's
  • professional licenses
  • 20+ years
  • design-build

What You Bring

Professional Licenses & CertificationsCertifications required, may include PMP, PE, and/or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certification. Required to have certified estimating professional credentials. Hardware/Software Knowledge -Demonstrated proficiency in various estimating formats -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field to estimating profession -Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations -Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing -Knowledge of Progressive Design-Build and CMAR delivery -Previous experience with mega projects and aviation projects -Twenty years of general estimating experience -Maybe required to work past regular work shift if needed. -Proficient with large-scale estimating software -Effective oral and written communication skills -Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite -Proficient with industry estimating software, databases, sources, and tools

Benefits

Salary Range: $174,720 to $218,400 YR

The Company

About Cornerstone Concilium, Inc.

-Privately held and based in San Francisco (with offices in Washington D.C.), the company manages multimillion‑dollar capital projects nationwide. -Typical engagements include planning, design oversight, construction management, value engineering, cost estimating and project close‑out. -Specializes in infrastructure across sectors such as airports, transit and roadways, utilities, water/wastewater, storm drainage and sanitary systems. -Delivers community and municipal facilities projects—especially in education, healthcare, housing and professional training centers. -Combines engineering, construction program management and IT consulting to support smart‑building and complex intelligent system integration.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Healthcare

Housing

Defense

Municipal

Technology

Transit

Aviation

Water and Power

Infrastructure