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The estimator is to report to PMO Project Controls Manager and Chief Estimator.
Plan and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications.
Prepare estimates from programming/pre design through construction change order request based on scope and building type.
Evaluate cost estimating deliverables prepared by consultants for cost containment, accuracy, uniformity and completeness.
Perform special studies and prepare reports when contractors bids vary from the agreed construction cost estimate.
Conduct construction/project site visits gathering relevant information and determine what information to be used to produce project estimates.
Evaluate pricing documents, historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations.
Evaluate quotes, bids, change orders, value engineering reports, and claims for accuracy and completeness of states costs.
Compile and analyze data on all factors that influence costs such as material, labor, equipment and profit.
Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft report, memos and letters and present recommendation to management. Mediate and negotiate consensus solutions.
Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Required Qualifications:
7 to 10 years minimum recent professional experience in the preparation of complete cost estimates for type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building code.
BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing.
General knowledge in JOC (Job Order Contracting) form of contracting
Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures. Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors proposal to quickly identify discrepancies.
Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment including change order validation and preparation of fair cost estimates.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expert in usage of eGordian/RS Means Database for JOC (Job Order Contracting) estimating
Knowledge and familiar with General Trades of Disciplines of Architecture, Structural, Civil, etc.
Working knowledge and general understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) trades.
Knowledge of CSI Master Format Divisions (mandatory) and Uniformat (optional).
Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office including Excel.
Knowledge and use of on-screen take-off using Bluebeam Revue
Knowledge and use of Means Cost Estimating online system
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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