Cost Estimator II
Cost Estimator II
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$ 105000 - 120000
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About Vanir
Vanir is a proud minority and womanowned company recognized as a national leader in program project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964 we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering NewsRecord (ENR) for more than three decades our awardwinning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial residential and nonprofit markets.
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare Independent Cost Estimates to support projects during planning design and construction.
- Prepare and/or review final Engineers estimate including factors such as Phasing Airport
Operations Shift Resources Time Constraints and Badging impacts. - Develop a detailed and Independent Cost Estimate from conceptual information and/or engineering
drawings. - Prepare detailed estimates comprising labor hours/composite crew costs itemized material costs
and
Equipment cost. - Provide Constructability Reports to proactively identify deficiencies and ambiguities; and actively
assist the project team to develop a credible cost budget. - Actively reconcile independent cost estimates with those prepared by third parties; engage the
thirdparty entities in an informative collaborative reconciliation; and communicate the results of
the reconciliation effort. - Ability to analyze bids from vendors contractors and subcontractors and align with Independent
Cost Estimate. - Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of work.
- Having the ability to identify necessary field equipment needed by contractors.
- Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.
- Prepare and review material takeoffs from planning documents or engineering drawings.
- Prepare detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
- Accumulate evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates.
- Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable
cost allowance for scope changes. - Assist in Change Order negotiations
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in engineering construction management or related field
- Certified estimating professional credential required
- 5 years or more of estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction
projects - Demonstrated experience with estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations.
- Demonstrated experience in getting independent estimates from vendors/contractors as check
estimates against contractor proposal estimated costs and negotiations. - Comprehensive knowledge of constructionrelated processes as well as a thorough knowledge of
industry practices. - Selfstarter attitude with proved resultsoriented focus.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess the ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of
communication. - Comfortable operating in a teamoriented collaborative work environment.
- Produce accurate and timely results while maintaining a customer service attitude.
- Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
- Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects at the same time.
- Experience working with outside agencies i.e. FAA General Services division LADBS LADWP etc
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience with OnScreen Takeoffs and Bluebeam.
- Knowledge of Prolog and other Project Management Systems is preferred.
- This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule. Telework Monday and Friday. Onsite Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday.
Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of nondiscriminatory factors including education qualifications experience and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $105000.00$120000.00 .
Benefits
Vanir offers a comprehensive competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions medical dental vision health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions life AD&D and disability benefits flexible spending account (FSA) voluntary benefits Teladoc pet insurance paid time off national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.
How to Apply
If youre interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at .
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EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Persons with medical limitations may with reasonable accommodations be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the persons limitations the requirements of the position and the companys ability to make reasonable accommodations to the persons limitations.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
