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Hines, OR - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Davenergy Solutions is a rapidly growing profitable company headquartered in San Diego CA. Our employees are the key to maintaining our competitive edge. To attract and retain the best industry talent Davenergy Solutions shares its success with its employees and is committed to providing a professional work environment where learning growth and recognition are highly valued. If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a progressive organization that will offer you diversified challenges and an excellent opportunity for advancement please review our current employment opportunities. For more information about Davenergy Solutions and open positions please visit our website at .


We are seeking a full-time remote Cost Estimator QAS Professional (CM EST) to join our dynamic and growing team at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines Illinois.

Requirements


  • The Cost Estimator (CM EST) will prepare detailed cost estimates for proposed changes from detailed drawings specifications sketches narrative descriptions Request for Information (RFI) response supplemental instruction packages or other available information to assist the RE (Resident Engineer) staff in meeting documentation requirements required for issuing requests for change proposals.
  • Perform inspection of conditions and review of contract drawings specifications approved submittals RFI responses and other relevant information for the purposes of determining impact and/or developing estimates or positions on construction cost specifically as it relates to potential changes.
  • Perform analysis of contractor change proposals by comparing to previously prepared estimates and making written recommendations in the form of a pre-negotiation objective memorandum for use by the RE staff and/or contracting officer to assist in developing the Governments position and/or to guide negotiations with the contractor.
  • Reviewing and analyzing contractor written claims and/or requests for adjustment of price and providing written recommendations to the SRE or Contracting Officer on the technical merits and pricing elements via written draft negotiation position/objective.
  • Performing investigation or market study via telephone internet or other means to determine appropriate pricing for specialty services or construction not typically found in estimating guides to support development of estimates for proposed changes analysis of contractor proposals and/or development of pre-negotiation objectives.
  • Reviewing approved schedules and documenting contractor progress on change order work including information on crew size equipment weather and other issues affecting contractor productivity to assist the RE staff and/or contracting officer with developing negotiation positions on unacceptable contractor costs for delays due to understaffing inefficient means and methods or concurrent delays for which the Government would not be liable for costs or time.
  • Reviewing contractor change proposals for conformance to contract requirements and preparing detailed recommendations on costs quantities materials equipment labor and contractor inefficiencies or any other issues that impact cost of the change.
  • Assisting the contracting officer by participating in negotiation meetings with contractors as a technical expert providing input on costs quantities markups fees etc.

Relevant Experience

  • Experience reviewing design and construction plans against existing site conditions.
  • Experience in the resolution of unforeseen site and design conditions/problems and propose cost effective technical solutions.
  • Experience conducting inspections and inventories of such structures to identify and note deficiencies problems or the general physical condition of such structures.
  • The minimum requirement is six (6) years of cost estimation services.

Additional Qualifications:

The CM-EST shall possess a current professional credentialing as an Estimator and maintenance of same throughout tenure.

The CM-EST shall be able to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each.
The CM-EST shall possess a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with a specialty in Estimating or evidence of three (3) years of construction estimating work experience and knowledge to compensate for absence of higher education. Work experience may be substituted and will be reviewed for acceptability.
The CM-EST must have working experience in preparing analyzing and identifying incongruities and deficiencies in the contractors work in relationship with the baseline schedule of values and monthly pay requests. Work completed shall be identified in the credentials of the individual to show competency to undertake a rigorous program in construction for cost control in all identified task order scope of work required. The Scheduler shall present three projects of the scale and difficulty at which he/she held a similar position. A sample of work equivalent to this project shall also be presented for review prepared by the SCH.
The CM-EST must possess Communication Language and Software Skills with the ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor update and produce work products by applying knowledge of computer literacy.


Education:

Bachelor of Science from an accredited four (4) year institution of higher learning.
A certification of cost estimating (PCEA CEP CPE or CCEA) that requires at least 5 (five) years of cost-related experience.


Benefits

401(k)

Bi-Weekly 401(k) Company Contribution (3% of Salary)
Annual Profit-Sharing contribution to 401(k)
10 Paid Federal Holidays

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off


Optional Benefits

Accident Coverage
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Term Life Insurance
Medical Bridge
Critical Illness


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full Time

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