Cost Estimator, JEA-Jacksonville FL

Keville Enterprises Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

2d•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 prepares estimates for utility projects ranging from small projects to projects valued at more than $20 million, and coordinates with project management and engineering personnel throughout estimate development. The Cost Estimator reviews estimates and contract documents, evaluates vendor quotes and change orders, prepares material and quantity takeoffs, develops conceptual and comparative estimates, and prepares or reviews the final Engineer’s estimate. The position also documents historical cost data and interacts with the client, project managers, consultants, and upper-level management. OSHA 10 Construction certification is a condition of employment. Background checks are required, with pre-employment screening occurring post-offer.

Requirements

At least 4 years of cost estimating experience directly related to engineering and construction activities.
OSHA 10 Construction certification is a condition of employment.
Background checks are required; pre-employment screening is conducted post-offer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, architecture, or a related field is preferred.
Experience using different estimating programs is highly desirable, including high proficiency in MS Excel.
Experience estimating utility-related projects, including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, water piping, wastewater piping, force mains, and drainage projects.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed construction cost estimates across all disciplines for utility projects, including projects valued at more than $20 million.
Coordinate and liaise with project management and project engineering personnel during 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 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 supporting 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 future estimates.
Prepare and/or review the final Engineer’s estimate.
Interact with the client, project managers, other project consultants, and upper-level management.