Senior Civil Cost Manager

About the role

The Senior Cost Manager oversees cost estimation processes and ensures adherence to company and client standards. They interact with clients, consultants, and designers to achieve project goals and maintain consistency with company policy. Key responsibilities include reviewing construction plans, preparing estimates, performing value engineering, and participating in client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Review construction plans and specifications during preconstruction to complete quantity take-offs and prepare estimates for all architectural, structural, and civil scopes from schematic through final design for new construction and renovation projects.
• Prepare value engineering, cost option, and cost strategy estimates.
• Prepare independent post-contract estimates, including reporting differences in scope, quantities, and pricing from contractor's estimate.
• Work as an integral part of the Estimating Team to perform plan and specification analysis, takeoffs, and pricing of various types of construction projects.
• Act as the lead individual for specific projects, reviewing estimates prepared by the Estimating Team before supervisor final review.
• Compile and analyze data on factors influencing costs, such as material, labor, equipment, and profit margins.
• Evaluate cost estimating deliverables prepared by architects and engineers for cost containment.
• Acquire and evaluate historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations.
• Accurately forecast costs of future projects and changes to existing projects.
• Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters and present recommendations to management and clients.
• Attend client meetings, participate in design charrettes and workshops, and present estimates to the client and architect/engineer teams.
• Participate in Value Engineering studies, reconciliations, and negotiations with contractors.
• Prepare valuations of work in progress reports from contractor draw requests.
• Undertake other cost-related tasks as directed by supervisor, including reviewing estimates prepared by others.
• Aid in training and mentoring others.
• Contribute to team performance by collaborating and effectively communicating.
• Add value to the desired project outcomes by identifying opportunities and contributing to team efforts.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have a 4-year college degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating, or a related field. At least 10 years of experience in civil cost management, including roads, bridges, water, sewer, and drainage, with experience on alternate delivery projects. Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in construction cost estimating of various building types from program, conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document stages of design. Some experience in MEP estimating is preferred. AACE International and/or Certified Cost Professional certification is beneficial. Strong knowledge and understanding of cost management services, good planning, organization, and communication skills are essential. Familiarity with industry-estimating software and Microsoft Office programs is required.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a 4-year college degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in civil cost management, including roads, bridges, water, sewer, and drainage, with experience on alternate delivery projects. Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in construction cost estimating of various building types from program, conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document stages of design. Some experience in MEP estimating is preferred. AACE International and/or Certified Cost Professional certification is beneficial. Strong knowledge and understanding of cost management services, good planning, organization, and communication skills are essential. Familiarity with industry-estimating software and Microsoft Office programs is required.

Skills

Essential skills include strong knowledge and understanding of cost management services, good planning, organization, and communication skills. Familiarity with industry-estimating software and Microsoft Office programs is also required.

Benefits

RLB offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including opportunities for professional growth and an award-winning international firm environment.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.