Job Functions1. Cost Estimating2. Change Order Management3. Claim Analysis4. Price Negotiation Support5. Scope of Work Development
Job Requirements1. Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management2. Minimum of 7 years fulltime paid professional experience in construction cost estimating for facilities or school building construction projects3. Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs4. Ability to compare independent cost estimates with contractor proposals5. Excellent oral and written communication skills
Skills1. Construction Cost Estimating2. Labor and Material Costs Knowledge3. Change Order Development4. Oral and Written Communication Skills5. Analytical Skills1. Teamwork2. Adaptability3. Problem Solving4. Attention to Detail5. Time Management
Duties:
- Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates of school building projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position
- Prepares detailed change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position
- Provides support in price negotiations
- Prepares claim analyses and estimates
- Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specs and sketches
- Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
- Performs related duties as assigned
Minimum RequirementsRequired Experience/Skills:
- Minimum of 7 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects
- 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
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Required Education:
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
Why Choose Element Consulting?
Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'
Life at Element Consulting
Bringing the Right Elements Together for our Clients’ Success
Element Consulting, Inc. is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services.
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