Cost Estimator - Austin, TX

Keville Enterprises Inc.•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Keville Enterprises, Inc., a Construction Management Consulting and Inspection firm, is seeking a full-time Cost Estimator for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Keville has been serving the Construction Management Industry since 1991. A WBE Certified Construction management and inspection firm, Keville specializes in providing a full spectrum of construction management and support services as an owner's representative on public and private projects.

Requirements

At least 5 years of cost estimating experience on vertical or civil projects
Highly proficient in the use of laptop and desktop computers
Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel
Thorough understanding of the construction process
Experience in reading construction plans and specifications and developing the crews, equipment, and production rates required to build a project
Positive attitude, calm demeanor, friendly personality and work well with others
Fluent in the English language, have excellent writing skills, and have excellent oral communication skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field
OSHA 10 certification is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in HCSS Heavy Bid Software is strongly preferred
Experience with a digitizer or on-screen takeoff software is strongly preferred
CPM Scheduling experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop detailed cost estimates for a variety of projects including highway, bridge, tunnel, airport, building construction, building renovation and other projects.
Develop preliminary conceptual estimates, estimates at various stages of design, change order estimates, claims estimates, and estimates to analyze "what if" scenarios.
Review and comment on cost estimates developed by others.
Write a variety of technical reports.
Interface with construction schedulers to ensure that estimates and schedules are coordinated and integrated.
Interface with project owners, designers, engineers, material and equipment suppliers, and construction contractors.
Participate in project meetings, negotiations, risk analysis studies, and value engineering studies.