Senior Mechanical Process Cost Manager

About the role

In this role, you will be a member of our highly reputable cost management and estimating team. The cost team delivers solutions to clients in the areas of conceptual estimating, budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, value management, economic forecasting, milestone reports, pre- and post-contract auditing, change order review and reconciliation, BIM 5D cost modeling, LEED cost analysis, life cycle costing, and more.

Responsibilities

• Develop budget estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs using plans and specifications, or conceptual information.
• Review, interpret and define the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents.
• Build up unit costs based on understanding of labor and material rate structures.
• Understand local market conditions and solicit feedback where applicable.
• Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver summary analysis for assigned scope of work.
• Understand basic contractual arrangements and delivery methods.
• Evaluate change orders and peer review of estimates.
• Aid in the continuous cost management process.
• Develop and implement risk and value management exercises on projects.
• Participate in local industry events.
• Attend work during normal business hours.

Requirements

• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost-estimating methods.
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude.
• Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.
• Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field.
• Ability to effectively integrate with other departments.
• Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
• Possess a working knowledge of Cumming's tools, systems, and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of cost management fundamentals.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to company.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Experience: more than 7+ years' experience post receiving undergraduate degree working in related field with mechanical process estimating.
• Preferred Certification: Working towards Professional Certification – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent.

Skills

• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost-estimating methods.
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude.
• Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.
• Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field.
• Ability to effectively integrate with other departments.
• Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
• Possess a working knowledge of Cumming's tools, systems, and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of cost management fundamentals.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to company.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

Full-time role with attendance at work during normal business hours.

Pay

The salary range for this full-time role is $93,000.00-$124,000.20 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.