Relocation: No
Sponsorship: No
Benefits: Yes
Remote: No
JUNIOR COST ESTIMATOR
This is the worker bee role and not a manager. The person needs to be happy with handson in a fastpaced estimating environment
We are ideally looking at applicants from the southeast USA who are close to major airports in the following cities:
ORLANDO FL JACKSONVILLE FL
CHARLESTON SC ATLANTA GA
MOBILE AL PITTSBURGH PA and KANSAS CITY KS OR MO
The successful Construction Cost Estimator candidate will be a critical team member of our proven government/commercial cost estimating and project controls team. Interested candidates should have a thorough understanding of construction means and methods and should be able to successfully develop construction cost estimates for horizontal and vertical construction in diverse locations. Duties include but are not limited to independent cost estimate preparation at all phases of design cost estimate reviews/validations value engineering cost support facility programming cost support cost analysis economic analysis; life cycle costs and contingency/risk analysis. Direct experience in commercial and military construction with the Department of Defenses Military Construction and Civil Works and the Department of Energy is desired. Cost Engineering certification and experience using MCACES (MII) PACES Success Primavera Crystal Ball and other cost engineering applications are a plus.
Job Requirements:
Two to Seven(27) years of construction experience with expertise in engineering construction construction management and cost estimating or related field
Commercial/federal construction cost estimating experience
Must have a clear and analytical approach to problemsolving and strong decisionmaking abilities
Knowledge of the construction market in the area of operation including pricing conventions and trends
Ability to prepare budget/conceptual cost estimates from limited information
Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints and other design documents
Ability to perform accurately detailed quantity takeoffs.
Must have excellent communication and presentation skills
Solid organization planning collaboration and leadership skills
Effectively coordinate and work independently with the client and stakeholders to accurately identify and capture project requirements
Demonstrated proficiency with Internet and Microsoft Office Suite
CCP or CEP certification (or ability to achieve within six months) is desired
Possess the right to legally work in the United States without sponsorship of any type (e.g. being a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien of the United States)
Fouryear college degree (B.S.) in Engineering Construction Management or related field
Experience with USACE AFCEE NAVFAC or DOE construction programs
Experience with MII PACES RSMeans and Success Estimator
Project scheduling and risk analysis experience
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Construction Cost Estimator