Construction Cost Estimator
Construction Cost Estimator
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Job Description
The Building People LLC has a position open for a full-time Cost Engineer/Estimator in Phoenix AZ. The Engineering Technician shall assist provide the customer with technical support and inspection services relating to maintenance repair or alteration of buildings utilities parking areas roadways and other work/projects on both leased and owned properties.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Utilize Facilities Management software to review estimates submitted by contractors for maintenance repair construction and other work to assure conformance with customer requirements. Ensures that proposals are technically sound and in compliance with Army regulations.
- Performs technical review & evaluation of plans and reports required to be submitted by the contractor including: Preventative Maintenance Plans for building structures Quality Assurance Plans as-built drawings shop drawing submissions and change order requests.
- Reviews drawings and specifications developed by A/E firms for adherence to design requirements code limitations and civil structural architectural and engineering fundamentals and principles.
- Prepares cost estimates technical specifications preliminary sketches & scopes of work for the contract purchase of complex repair and construction items designs and plans for alterations remodeling and repairs to various types of facilities machinery and equipment new construction and the development of contracts with organizational policies and procedures.
- To include estimating the cost of manpower and material estimating length of time the projects will require determining and analyzing alternatives when appropriate.
- Prepares contract modifications and design deficiency reports.
- May be required to make site visits for the purpose of studying conditions/gathering information to be used in preparation of drawings etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
*This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.
Required Experience & Skills
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
- Detailed knowledge of methods and techniques of engineering and the construction application properties operation and limitations of engineering systems processes structures machinery devices and materials.
- Knowledge and experience of HVAC systems machinery plumbing/piping ventilation fire protection digging shoring lighting and similar types of equipment and systems.
- Experience conducting building inspections/facility condition assessments.
- Must possess practical working knowledge and experience to develop detailed specifications cost estimates and project schedules.
- Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
- Ability to work independently efficiently and prioritize effectively in order meet project deliverables and deadlines. Must be flexible and be able to adapt to rapidly changing requirements and timelines.
- Familiarity with standard CMMS systems RS Means & various industry estimating tools Auto-CAD MicroStation and Microsoft Suite.
- Must be able to read and accurately interpret contract documents.
- Must always be able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.
Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job the employee may be asked to walk/stand/bend/climb for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. May be asked to drive for several hours during the course of site inspections/investigations.
Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.
During visits to areas of operations may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noise.
Required Education
- Bachelors degree (B. A.) from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three (3) years of experience or five (5) plus years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates Licenses Registrations Clearance:
- Currently favorable or eligible for a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) clearance in accordance with AR 38067.
- Valid Drivers License.
- EEP CEM or Tridium N4 certifications preferred but not required.
Employment Type
Full Time
