Cost Estimator / Planner/Inspector/Analyst II

Salary: $81,900 - $100,100 annually depending on experience.

Benefits

• Free comprehensive health care for you and your family
• 10% contribution toward your retirement
• Generous sick, vacation, personal, and holiday time
• Eligible to work a partial remote schedule

About the Role

This position will develop cost estimates for alterations and new construction on independent systems. Will support project managers by preparing thorough estimates that are in line with the most current market information. Reviews consultant plans and estimates to ensure compliance with MSU construction standards. Completes plan reviews for outside consultants' work and offers suggestions or improvements for estimates and project plans.

Responsibilities

• 40% - General cost estimating: Providing cost and budget related to semi-complex and complex projects. Supporting Planning Design and Construction as well as Project Services. Support other IPF and MSU units to create comprehensive Preliminary Cost Estimates (PCE).
• 20% - Maintaining and updating cost estimation records: Updating databases, guidelines, and forms and conducting market research. Ensures that MSU's construction standards and building codes are incorporated with estimations and plans.
• 20% - Communication: Engaging with project managers and project sponsors regarding ongoing projects. Attending meetings related to ongoing projects and providing technical direction for consultants (as needed).
• 20% - General project management duties: As assigned. Regular attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

This position will engage in high-performing, leading-edge practices, valuing people, partners, and stewardship.

Requirements

• Knowledge normally acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Sciences, or a related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in construction specific to the work being performed, supervision, and management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license.
• Must drive a University vehicle to perform the duties of this classification and meet the University's rigorous safe driving standards.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cost estimation as it relates to construction.
• Ability to read blueprints, draw information from blueprints, and analyze drawings related to semi-complex or complex building structure alterations.
• Proactively research market values of building materials, pricing, tariffs, and other costs that would affect the budget of projects and update records to reflect the current market.
• Team player willing to meet regularly with project managers to assess costs as projects change and provide input on budget, scope, scale, and schedules of projects from planning stages through substantial completion.
• Knowledge of cost estimating systems and familiarity with construction management systems is desired.
• Certification related to Cost Estimating is encouraged but not required.
• Lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical and communication skills, focusing on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.

Schedule

Standard 8-5.

Remote Work

This position has been designated as remote-friendly, meaning some or all duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.