Assistant Cost Manager

RLB Careers•South Bend, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for all independent construction cost control functions for review of the construction projects change orders including complete estimates, value analysis, schedule of values, comparisons, assisting with feasibility studies, and historical cost reports. This individual can perform cost control functions on multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously. The Assistant Project Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client ’ s desired project outcome. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

Requirements

Bachelor ’ s Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying or related field is required
Recent experience and specialty in electrical and mechanical cost strategies
Cost control in the commercial/institutional/Industrial sector concentrating on vertical construction
Experience with conceptual and detailed measurement / pricing
Experience in CMGC / GCCM process
Experience with estimating software systems, onscreen takeoff software and BIM

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Preparation of construction related cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies
Change order reviews and valuations of work in progress and bid analyses
Preparation of studies and plans on value engineering, life cycle costing, and sustainable practices
Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.
Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication.
Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.
Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.