Construction Cost Estimator
Construction Cost Estimator
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$ 90 - 150
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Job Summary:
Caltech Planning Design & Construction is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator that can immediately add value to the department. The Cost Estimator will be responsible for helping Planning Design & Construction keep our project budgets on track. Your professional analysis of blueprints and other project plans will help you make sound financial decisions by aiding in the hiring process and with bidding on materials and resources specific to each project. Your role will include working sidebyside with engineers contractors architects and clients. Throughout the course of the project you will continue to evaluate all aspects and recommend budget adjustments as needed or correct problems that may be associated with product assembly shipping delays or wasted material.
Position Description:
Prepare detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity takeoffs for select trades. Be technically savvy.
Analyze documentation such as blueprints and other data to prepare materials cost time and labor estimates
Break down all expenses and prepare reports to assist management in the organizing planning and scheduling of work
Collect cost data to estimate total costs for both current and future projects
Develop and prepare conceptual estimates with minimal subcontractor assistance using limited preliminary design documents/information.
Develop subcontract interest in projects and manage the subcontractor RFP process.
Qualify and level subcontractors proposals according to project specifics.
Itemize trade specific scopes and prepare bid packages.
Prepare detailed critical path job schedules.
Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Interact with clients architects engineers to understand and incorporate project objectives schedules permits costs etc.
Consult with construction foremen vendors clients and management personnel to discuss estimates and resolve issues that may arise.
Perform onsite investigations during the course of a project and make adjustments to project budgets as needed
Recommend ways to reduce costs in the areas of labor materials and assembly to benefit the company.
Track actual costs as a project develops and assesses cost effectiveness of projects services or products
Set up cost reporting and monitoring procedures and systems to streamline the process
Minimum Required Experience:
10/ years of experience.
Relevant Construction Estimating experience including conceptual budgeting.
Extensive knowledge of industry practices procedures and market trends.
Proficient with commercial estimating software such as: MC2 Timberline/SageCRE QuickBid OnScreen
Excellent leadership personable communication and written skills.
Ability to interact develop and maintain a positive professional relationship with all levels of personnel.
Meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Review basic software generated estimates for completion and technical accuracy ensuring quality and integrity.
Additional Preferred Experience:
A leader that assumes total responsibility for their work.
A Team Player that works well with others.
Dedicated well organized able to plan prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Detailed oriented with the ability to focus on quality accuracy and attention to detail.
Maintain professionalism when faced with aggressive deadlines.
Excellent leadership personable communication and written skills.
Ability to interact develop and maintain a positive professional relationship with all levels of personnel.
Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning.
Required Degree
BS or BA in Architecture Engineering Construction Management or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $90K$150K
Why Choose Element Consulting
Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo CA the firm offers program project and construction management services. We invite you to join us in Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients Success.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
