Senior Cost Controls Specialist

7-Eleven, Inc.•Irving, TX

36d

About The Position

Responsible for the oversight and coordination of all project cost estimating processes and procedures; works with internal and external partners and supports estimating for projects managed by the Company; ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures; develops and maintains tools to enhance estimating and the utilization of Company resources in general

Requirements

10+ years of related experience
Carries out responsibilities of significance and advanced complexity
Responsible for assigning estimates to Cost Controls Specialists and Cost Controls Specialist
Reviews estimates of a complex nature and provides guidance on estimates
Provides advice and guidance to less experienced professionals or other personnel as situations require
Research issues and makes recommendations for program modifications, develops programs and implements
Lead communication of Cost Controls outputs (benchmarking, construction industry forecast reports, decision scenarios, department goals and objectives) to all project stakeholders, including managers and steering committees
Develop subject matter training material and lead training for cost controls specialists, construction managers, and other stakeholders
Extensive knowledge of estimating and scheduling tools
Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel, and other MS Office suite applications
Excellent communication skills and the ability to research and resolve issues
Ability to read drawings
Strong organization and collaborative skills
Ability to work both independent of immediate supervision and in a team environment
Good understanding of intra-department functions and operations
Ability to perform repeated bending, standing and reaching

Nice To Haves

MS Access experience preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews, evaluates and/or validates cost estimates prepared either internally or by external contractors
Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, material, equipment, and labor estimates involved in assigned capital and expense projects
Identifies process changes to improve efficiency, effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations accordingly
Provides preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications
Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements. Collaborates with internal partners to make estimate adjustments as needed
Identifies and applies high level elements of cost and risk analysis to Project Managers in the delivery of a complete and accurate estimate of a project
Develops and leads the application of general estimating concepts, processes and practices, risk evaluations and contingency determination. Makes recommendations accordingly
Collaborates with internal and external partners in the development and publishing of estimating processes, deliverables, and tools
Leads and participates in Company cross organizational work groups to develop, maintain and improve quality of estimating and scheduling processes and tools
Analyzes cost estimates and variances, risk management, procurement and contract management to improve the quality of project estimates
Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of all budgeted and actual Construction costs
Ensures policies and procedures are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures compliance with all current and applicable Federal and State laws and organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management