Project Cost Estimator - Construction

Position Description

• Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates JOC/Formal Construction contracts managed by M&O to establish negotiating position as required by change order procedures.

• Provides support in price negotiations.

• Prepares claim analyses and estimates.

• Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches, square footages, using standard estimating data and tools. Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of 7 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects.

• Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.

• Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.

• Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences.

• Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.