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Construction Cost Estimator
Jackson, MI 49201 US | Fully Remote TELECOMMUTE US
Job Description
Our Client, a Public Utility that provides natural gas and electricity to the majority of Michigan's 10 million residents is seeking a talented and self-driven individual for needs serving in the role of Construction Cost Estimator in their Energy Project Controls Organization.
Job Description
- Prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of medium size and complexity and many types of contracts, either directly or through subordinate personnel.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within area of responsibility.
- Develop pricing utilizing industry standard guidelines and estimating guides.
- Prepare quantity takeoff and daily utilization of software tools.
- Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
- Utilization of the Cost Estimating software with mentoring from Sr. Estimator(s). Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimates figures and provide assistance to Sr Estimator to incorporate into cost database.
- Interface with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
- Estimates should be broken into WBS structure by material, Labor and Equipment.
- Utilize estimating standards for mark-up, contingency and other percentages of construction.
Job Requirements
Skills Required:
- Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential.
- Disciplines of Estimating required: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, Pipeline, Storage, M&R
- Minimum, 1-2 years of construction cost estimating working experience
Education:
Associates or Bachelor degree preferred. Less than acceptable with relevant experience in estimating.
Certifications Highly Desired -
CCC
CCP
CEP
CPE
DRMP
PSP
