Construction Consultant
MKA International, Inc. · New Orleans, LA · 11 mo ago
Management$90k–$150k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and extent of damage to structures as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human-induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions).
- Evaluate conceptual and detailed repair estimates for scope and pricing accuracy.
- Understand historical data and pricing for the development and/or evaluation of repair and replacement cost estimates.
- Assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
- Identify costs and associated potential hidden exposure/risk to develop rough order of magnitude cost estimates.
- Auxiliary in the preparation of work scopes, instructions to bidders, bid forms or solicitation of relevant information, as needed.
- Perform research to support opinions.
- Communicate with Clients, interface with Governing Officials, Contractors and Consultants.
- Manage multiple projects, executing them on time and within budget.
- Retain and develop Client relationships.
- Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.
Requirements
- 10 + years of experience (variety of public and private projects) including $5 million+.
- Bachelor degree in Construction Management or similar field and/or industry level experience preferred.
- Proven analytical and interpretive skills in preparing comprehensive and accurate construction cost estimates (detailed and conceptual).
- Experience in property loss estimating is desirable.
- Strong project management skills.
- Extensive experience with Xactimate, RS Means, Microsoft Excel and Word, on-screen takeoff software and/or other construction estimating software.
- Excellent math and computational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable.
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Good driving record.
Skills
- Construction Management
- Property Loss Estimating
- Project Management
- Xactimate
- RS Means
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- On-screen Takeoff Software
- Construction Estimating Software
- Mathematics
- Communication
- Litigation Support
Benefits
- Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience)
- Benefits Program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.