Cost Estimator, JEA-Jacksonville FL

Keville Enterprises•Jacksonville, FL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Keville Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a full-time Cost Estimator to work on-site as an owner's representative for JEA, supporting its capital improvements program. The role requires at least four years of cost estimating experience directly related to engineering and construction activities. Experience with water and wastewater plants and utility systems is preferred. The Cost Estimator prepares and reviews estimates for utility projects ranging from small projects to projects exceeding $20 million. The position coordinates with project management and engineering personnel, evaluates vendor and bid information, interprets contract documents and modifications, prepares material and quantity takeoffs, develops conceptual and comparative estimates, and documents historical cost data. The role also interacts with clients, consultants, project managers, and upper-level management. A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, architecture, or a related field is preferred. OSHA 10 Construction certification is a condition of employment. Background checks are required, including a pre-employment check after an offer. The employer participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability.

Requirements

At least 4 years of cost estimating experience directly related to engineering and construction activities.
OSHA 10 Construction certification as a condition of employment.
High proficiency in MS Excel is required as part of experience with estimating programs.
Background check, including a pre-employment check after an offer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, architecture, or a related field.
Strong experience with water and wastewater plants and utility systems.
Experience estimating utility-related projects, including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, water piping, wastewater piping, force mains, and drainage projects.
Experience using different estimating programs.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed construction cost estimates across all disciplines for utility projects of varying sizes, including projects exceeding $20 million.
Coordinate with project management and project engineering personnel throughout estimate development.
Review estimates for adequacy, uniformity, and completeness.
Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes, bid information, and change orders.
Review contract documents and modifications to determine the work scope and equitable cost allowances for scope changes.
Prepare material takeoffs and review takeoffs prepared by others using planning documents or engineering drawings.
Prepare conceptual and comparative cost study estimates from preliminary sketches.
Prepare quantity takeoffs to support construction cost estimates across all disciplines.
Prepare detailed breakdowns of estimate components and elements for systems and subsystems.
Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data for developing future estimates.
Prepare and/or review the final Engineer's estimate.
Interact with the client, project managers, other project consultants, and upper-level management.