Construction Cost Estimator

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).
• Produce accurate repair estimates from repair scopes using conceptual and schematic drawings, field notes and photographs.
• Research of historical data and pricing in the development of repair and replacement cost estimates.
• Development of unit costs for detailed repair scope.
• Assess potential exposure/construction risk and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
• Develop general and special conditions costs.
• Identify value-engineering alternatives.
• Identify risk issues, their order of magnitude and propose solutions to minimize.
• Assist in the preparation of work scopes, instructions to bidders, bid forms or solicitation information, as needed.
• Analyses of third party estimates and proposals.
• Perform research to support opinions.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues to develop estimates and prepare reports.
• Manage multiple project assignments, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retain and develop Client relationships.
• Willing to travel nationwide, as needed, on short notice at times.

Requirements

• 10 + years of experience (variety of public and private projects) from $5 million+.
• Bachelor degree in Construction Management or similar field preferred.
• Proven analytical and interpretive skills in preparing comprehensive and accurate construction cost estimates (detailed and conceptual).
• Membership with ASPE and AACE International desired along with Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification preferred.
• On site construction experience is desirable.
• Experience in property loss estimating is desirable.
• Extensive experience with Xactimate, RS Means, Microsoft Excel and Word, on-screen takeoff software and 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 for any employer.
• Good driving record.

Skills

• Knowledge in performing detailed take-offs of property conditions.
• Experience in estimating for medium to large projects utilizing Xactimate and other estimating software for residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures.
• Experience in document review and analyses of schedules, contracts, change orders, daily construction reports, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation.

Pay

$90k – $150k. MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Schedule

N/A