Construction Estimator (1)

Description

• Attend meetings to discuss scope of work with project stakeholders associated with the change order scope of work
• Research equipment and material cost databases to assess appropriate unit costs; and review daily reports to assess on-site activities
• Prepare and summarize task and subtask estimates, including rate and unit cost determination and performing mathematical calculations by applying standard factors
• Attend meetings as needed to support the Port CM’s negotiating efforts with the contractors
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data and construction procedures and methods to maintain current estimating standards and databases
• Prepare detailed cost estimate, including labor, material and equipment for proposed changes to contracts
• Provide technical guidance to Port Construction Manager and other construction management staff in the preparation, revision, and production of cost estimates
• Evaluate contractor proposal and provide feedback to Port Construction Manager on negotiation strategy
• Employ construction industry standard estimating software and labor productivity manuals in preparing estimates
• Review takeoffs and estimates prepared by the contractor to check for mathematical and technical accuracy
• Review contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes
• Visiting jobsites as needed to gain knowledge of the existing site conditions as related to estimating the additional cost or deletion of work credits due to the Port

Requirements

• Ability to make decisions, work independently and coordinate estimating colleagues.
• Experience in Construction Management or related field
• Proficiency in HCSS, InEight, CostOs or other estimating software
• 7+ years of relevant experience in estimating, engineering, cost tracking systems and site surveying
• Ability to meet critical project deadlines, willingness to coordinate and work as a team member
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
• Proficiency in OST (On-Screen Takeoff), Bluebeam Revu, Planswift, AGTEK or other estimating software.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance