Project Cost Estimator
About The Position
About Vanir Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets. Job Description Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates JOC/Formal Construction contracts managed by M&O to establish negotiating position as required by change order procedures Provides support in price negotiations Prepares claim analyses and estimates Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches, square footages, using standard estimating data and tools Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability Performs related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management Minimum of 7 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal Excellent oral and written communication skills Benefits Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program. How to Apply If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com . VEVRAA Federal Contractor Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Contact Email: [email protected] Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations. We Participate in E-Verify Pursuant to the Ban The Box Act/Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #LI-JB1 Posted Salary Range USD $115,000.00 - USD $139,750.00 /Yr.
Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
- Minimum of 7 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects
- Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
- Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders
- Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences
- Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates JOC/Formal Construction contracts managed by M&O to establish negotiating position as required by change order procedures
- Provides support in price negotiations
- Prepares claim analyses and estimates
- Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specifications and sketches, square footages, using standard estimating data and tools
- Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
- Performs related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
