Our client provides consulting services for the construction phase of projects in the areas of program management, owner’s representation  and project oversight. They also provide owners, engineers, architects and developers with assistance with scheduling, procurement, project management, project financing, and project turnover. They are flexible in the assignments they work on with a goal that centers around being a value added team member to their clients.

 Summary of Position

The Cost Estimator/Cost Consultant is responsible for providing estimates and preconstruction services supporting construction consulting team.

Duties and Responsibilities

 *Meet with stakeholders to ensure a complete understanding of the project goals is known.

*Supporting client account management.

*Communicating details effectively to internal and external stakeholders including presentations.

*Perform detailed quantity take-offs and application of unit pricing to determine project budgets for all scopes contained in the Contract Documents.

*Preparing cost plans, estimates and cash flow projections.

*Developing WBS and cost breakdowns.

*Verify developing designs and their compliance to meet legal and quality standards.

*Prepares and maintains bid documentation in office and on-line for subcontractors.

*Advise on determination of Bid Packages to be issued to maximize the procurement strategy of the project.

*Prepares subcontractor Contract Packages / Scopes of Work.

*Ensures bid scope coverage from subcontractors on bid day by making solicitations via SmartBidNet and phone calls.

*Submits bids and budgets to the client by the deadline.

*Prepares Bid Analysis and scoping of all subcontractor bids as they are received.

*Strategizes how to select subcontractors based on size/scope of project.

*Review drawings with Project Management team and highlights areas of concern.

*Ensures that subcontractors are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule.

*Seeks and qualifies new subcontractors to add to the company’s database.

*Works with senior management on keeping the internal construction cost database updated

*Attend project meetings with architects, engineers, and the client on a regular basis

Education

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or related field. Additional course work in drafting and estimating preferred.

Skills

*A variety of estimating software is desirable

*Excellent interpersonal communication skills, attention to details, and organizational skills

*Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

*Self-starter with strong multi-tasking and follow-up skills

*Good judgment, logic, and ability to learn new things quickly

*Must be able to perform takeoffs and price accordingly

*A valid driver's license and acceptable driving history is required

*Must possess a clean criminal background and pass a drug test

Travel

*Travel to and from pre-bid walkthroughs and project meetings on a weekly basis, the majority of which are within the Twin Cities metro area

*Limited travel to jobsites on a case by case basis