Construction Cost Estimator

The Building People • Columbia, SC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Cost Engineer/Estimator in Columbia, SC. The Engineering Technician shall assist provide the customer with technical support and inspection services relating to maintenance, repair, or alteration of buildings, utilities, parking areas, roadways, and other work/projects on both leased and owned properties.

Responsibilities/Duties:
Utilize Facilities Management software to review estimates submitted by contractors for maintenance, repair, construction, and other work to assure conformance with customer requirements. Ensures that proposals are technically sound and in compliance with Army regulations. Performs technical review & evaluation of plans and reports required to be submitted by the contractor including: Preventative Maintenance Plans for building structures, Quality Assurance Plans, as-built drawings, shop drawing submissions, and change order requests. Reviews drawings and specifications developed by A/E firms for adherence to design requirements, code limitations, and civil, structural, architectural, and engineering fundamentals and principles. Prepares cost estimates, technical specifications, preliminary sketches, & scopes of work for the contract purchase of complex repair and construction items, designs, and plans for alterations, remodeling, and repairs to various types of facilities, machinery, and equipment, new construction, and the development of contracts with organizational policies and procedures. To include estimating the cost of manpower and material, estimating length of time the projects will require, determining and analyzing alternatives when appropriate. Prepares contract modifications and design deficiency reports. May be required to make site visits for the purpose of studying conditions/gathering information to be used in preparation of drawings, etc. Other duties as assigned. This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Detailed knowledge of methods and techniques of engineering and the construction, application, properties, operation, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials.
• Knowledge and experience of HVAC systems, machinery, plumbing/piping, ventilation, fire protection, digging, shoring, lighting, and similar types of equipment and systems.
• Experience conducting building inspections/facility condition assessments.
• Must possess practical working knowledge and experience to develop detailed specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and prioritize effectively in order meet project deliverables and deadlines.
• Must be flexible and be able to adapt to rapidly changing requirements and timelines.
• Familiarity with standard CMMS systems, RS Means & various industry estimating tools, Auto-CAD, MicroStation, and Microsoft Suite.
• Must be able to read and accurately interpret contract documents.
• Must always be able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.
• Currently favorable, or eligible for a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) clearance, in accordance with AR 380­67.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• EEP, CEM, or Tridium N4 certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Facilities Management software to review estimates submitted by contractors for maintenance, repair, construction, and other work to assure conformance with customer requirements.
• Ensures that proposals are technically sound and in compliance with Army regulations.
• Performs technical review & evaluation of plans and reports required to be submitted by the contractor including: Preventative Maintenance Plans for building structures, Quality Assurance Plans, as-built drawings, shop drawing submissions, and change order requests.
• Reviews drawings and specifications developed by A/E firms for adherence to design requirements, code limitations, and civil, structural, architectural, and engineering fundamentals and principles.
• Prepares cost estimates, technical specifications, preliminary sketches, & scopes of work for the contract purchase of complex repair and construction items, designs, and plans for alterations, remodeling, and repairs to various types of facilities, machinery, and equipment, new construction, and the development of contracts with organizational policies and procedures.
• Estimating the cost of manpower and material, estimating length of time the projects will require, determining and analyzing alternatives when appropriate.
• Prepares contract modifications and design deficiency reports.
• May be required to make site visits for the purpose of studying conditions/gathering information to be used in preparation of drawings, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level