Cost Estimator III

Description

• Collaborates with a team of estimators who are qualified to perform capital cost estimating.
• Assigns material, equipment, subsystem, and subcontractor costs and labor costs to the estimate takeoff and quantification. Obtains quotes for materials and services from vendors and suppliers.
• Aids with the resolution of difficult and complex estimating problems, reconciliation with the contractor, comparison analysis between estimate submission and response to estimate comments.
• Prepares material takeoffs on the complex projects, drawings, and plans.
• Prepares cost estimates for all types of projects, from concept, SD, DD, CD to change order estimates.
• Participates in client review and presentation meetings as required.
• Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
• Adheres to all policies related to the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Reviews takeoffs provided by others and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy.
• Performs complete QA/QC on their section.
• Support the development of energy and sustainability analysis.

Requirements

• Able to perform difficult estimating activities typical to the A/E/C industry is required.
• Experience with complex building, large infrastructure and/or aviation projects required.
• Possess excellent communications skills and a working knowledge of typical estimating software are required.
• Have a clear understanding, and ability to work with, architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience specific to mechanical, electrical, or civil disciplines highly desired
• Be proficient in estimating software and Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with BIM modeling and using BIM models to create estimates.
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in the production of deliverables and in interactions with fellow employees and clients.
• Available to occasionally travel desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management (or related field).
• Have at least 5 years of construction cost estimating experience.
• Experience working for a contractor during the construction phase of a project is strongly desired.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance