Cost Engineer

Overview

Develop independent cost estimates and manage change orders for NYCDEP construction project.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimation
• takeoffs
• pricing verification
• cost negotiation
• spreadsheet development
• payment requisitions

Tasks

-Develop Authorized Cost Breakdown spreadsheets and Negotiation Memos for all negotiated change orders. -Review and evaluate contractor time and material records and cost documentation for inclusion in monthly payment requisitions. -Review and evaluate cost proposals provided by contractors through plan take-offs, subcontractor proposals and estimates, use of estimating software, construction experience and knowledge. Facilitate cost negotiations with contractors. -Development of independent cost estimates for change orders including quantity takeoff, pricing, verification of vendor pricing, evaluation of historical cost data, development of estimates for markups and indirect costs in accordance with industry standards, NYCDEP contract requirements and best practices. -Prepare independent estimates of probable costs for potential change orders.

Requirements

• estimating
• 5+ years
• sage
• bluebeam
• bachelor’s
• pmp

What You Bring

-Hands-on field experience in construction is preferred -Expertise with estimating discipline which may include general trades, heavy civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls. -A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an estimator -Proficiency with Sage (Timberline), Bluebeam estimating software, MS Office Suite -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or Business Analytics -Preferred certifications include: CCP, CEP, CCM, PMP -NYCDEP construction project, change order and payment requisition processing experience a plus. -Ability to understand complex projects, with the ability to foresee and avoid potential construction scheduling issues

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About Arcadis

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