Cost Estimator

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  Prepare and review independent cost estimates for proposed changes, change orders, potential changes, claims, and other commercial/change management items.

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  Review project plans, specifications, scope documents, RFIs, design revisions, and change documentation to define scope and develop accurate cost impacts.

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  Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and evaluate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect costs using appropriate estimating methods and current cost data.

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  Evaluate contractor change order proposals and estimates for completeness, reasonableness, scope alignment, quantities, unit rates, assumptions, markups, and supporting documentation.

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  Develop basis-of-estimate documentation, assumptions, exclusions, allowances, contingencies, and estimate risk considerations.

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  Perform estimate reconciliation and cost comparisons and support negotiations with contractors, project teams, and other stakeholders.

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  Support claims and cost exposure evaluations by reviewing cost records, pricing assumptions, and change documentation.

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  Coordinate with the Scheduler and Commercial/Change Management team to assess the relationship between cost impacts and schedule/time impacts associated with project changes.

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  Support change tracking, forecasting, cost reporting, and documentation for commercial and project decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

• 7+ years of relevant experience in construction estimating, cost analysis, engineering, cost tracking systems, or related project controls work.

• Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing construction cost estimates and change order pricing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and in reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and scope documents.

• Experience supporting commercial management, change management, claims, or cost control on complex construction projects.

• Experience evaluating contractor change proposals, performing estimate reconciliation, and supporting cost negotiations.

• Ability to make independent judgments, document assumptions clearly, meet critical deadlines, and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

• Experience evaluating cost and schedule relationships associated with project changes is a plus.

• Estimating programs such as HCSS, InEight, and CostOS.

• Takeoff programs such as OST (On-Screen Takeoff), Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, and AGTEK.

• Construction cost estimating, quantity takeoffs, change order review, cost reconciliation, forecasting, and commercial/change management support.

How to Apply: Submit your resume via job board/or intranet.

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