Project Cost Estimator

Job Description

Develop and prepare cost estimates for school building construction projects, ensuring accuracy and consistency in cost analysis.

Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to validate project scope and requirements.

Utilize software and tools for cost estimation, including MS Excel and other specialized estimation software.

Research and evaluate potential material, labor, and overhead costs for various project components.

Track and report on changes to project scope and analyze the impact on budgets.

Provide input for project budget preparation and ongoing monitoring.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in cost estimating for large scale construction projects.
• Strong analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• 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.

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for employees
• 3% 401K match

Pay

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