Cost Estimator

Jimale Technical Services (JTS)•Seattle, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This is your next opportunity to work with an outstanding company! If you have experience in the Seattle area (ideally King County, Sound Transit, or WSDOT), we would love to talk with you. JTS leads the NW in providing diverse professional staff to major public construction projects including transit, rail, aviation, dams, and water/wastewater conveyance systems.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) and 4 years of related work or equivalent experience.
Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field.
Proficient PC skills include proficiency using various software used in the Project Controls industry, such as Excel, Primavera P6, MS Project, and RS Means.
10+ years of work experience in the Project Controls profession,
Ability to work as a member of the construction management team and owner’s staff
A clear understanding of and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Software skills with computer relational databases, Excel spreadsheets, contract administration and financial systems, budget monitoring tools, and scheduling software

Nice To Haves

Leadership skills and familiarity with industry best practices is preferred.
Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) ® or Certified Cost Consultant (CCC) ®
PMP from PMI
Primavera P6
Construction Specification Institute’s Certified Construction Contract Administration (CCCA)

Responsibilities

Develop, establish, and maintain all aspects of the cost control and planning/scheduling effort (using Primavera P6) on one or more demanding projects varying in size and complexity.
Develop and maintain cost control systems to support project management.
Analyze changes to determine the potential cost or schedule impacts.
Assess impacts of design/construction changes and schedule slippage
Develop or maintain a system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules and inform the project manager or RE.
Understand and apply engineering and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships.
Develop progress reports including accomplished and planned work, status and analyses of schedules and budgets.
Interface with clients, attend regular meetings, and provide statistical reports.
Implement scheduling best practices and create and execute schedule management system
Experience preparing various levels of construction cost estimates
Experience in preparing change order estimates and negotiating cost proposals with contractors
Ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions
Able to research details and inform management of potential delays and problems
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to set and meet deadlines
Ability to report information in a concise manner