Senior Cost Manager

Rider Levett Bucknall UK Ltd•Phoenix, AZ

36d

About The Position

The Senior Cost Manager is responsible for oversight of cost estimation and adhering to the company's quality standards and the client's satisfaction. Employees in this position will interface with clients, consultants, and designers to achieve the project's goals and ensure that all project activities are consistent with Company policy. The Senior Cost Manager should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client's desired project outcome.

Requirements

4-year college degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating or equivalent recognized technical qualification.
5-10 years' relevant experience in construction cost estimating of a variety of building types from program, conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document stages of design in elemental and CSI format for all architectural, structural, and civil components of new construction and renovation projects.
Knowledge and understanding of execution of cost management services; good planning, organization, and communication skills essential.
Understanding of technical and non-technical documents related to cost management services required.
Knowledge and use of industry-estimating software and Microsoft Office software programs.

Nice To Haves

Some MEP estimating experience preferred.
AACE International and/or Certified Cost Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

Review construction plans and specifications during preconstruction to complete quantity take-offs and prepare estimates for all architectural, structural, and civil scopes from schematic through final design for new construction and renovation projects
Prepare value engineering, cost option and cost strategy estimates
Prepare independent post contract estimates, including reporting differences in scope, quantities, and pricing from contractor's estimate
Work as integral part of our Estimating Team to perform plan and specification analysis, takeoff, and pricing of various types of construction projects
Acts as lead individual for specific projects
Review estimates prepared by Estimating Team, prior to supervisor final review
Compiles and analyzes data on all factors that influence costs, such as material, labor, equipment, and profit margins
Evaluates cost estimating deliverables prepared by architects and engineers, for cost containment
Acquires and evaluates historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations
Accurately forecasts costs of future projects and changes to existing projects
Prepares technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters and presents recommendations to management and client
Attend client meetings
Participate in design charrettes and design workshops, including presenting estimates to the client and AE team
Participate in Value Engineering studies, reconciliations, and negotiations with contractors
Prepare valuations of work in progress reports from contractor draw requests
Undertake other cost-related tasks as directed by supervisor, including review of estimates prepared by others
Assist with training and mentoring others
Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication.
Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.
Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.