What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at BRPH?
Overview
We’re looking for a Cost Estimator to join our dynamic team in our Melbourne office. This position requires an experienced person who will work with construction managers, project managers and discipline leaders in planning and coordination of company’s estimating needs in support of at-risk design/build or construction projects as well as our A/E services group. Responsibilities include reviewing proposal drawings and specifications to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimate or bid. Candidate will be skilled at preparing discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work by CSI Division. Maintaining files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, prices lists, etc. May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials. Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction such as constructability revues and plan and specification coordination.
BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, design, engineering, construction services, and mission solutions firm providing innovative solutions to mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, education, manufacturing, commercial, entertainment, and hospitality market sectors. Founded in 1964, BRPH is consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms and has completed a wide range of projects across the United States and throughout the world.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The successful candidate will possess skills of:At Risk Construction Estimating• Detailed takeoffs• Construction strategy development (developing competitive means and methods) • Design to Cost estimating (check pricing) during design on DB projects• Subcontractor interface and relationship building• Subcontractor research and vetting • Market and vendor research• Bid package development• General requirements estimating • Subcontractor negotiations• Change order estimating• Time impact analysis estimating• Construction cost estimating for work required by the Federal Government
A&E Design Estimating Support• Conceptual estimating• 30/60/90/IFC design cost estimating• Parametric estimating techniques as well as experience• Construction cost consulting on market conditions
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:• This position prefers a four-year degree, preferably in architecture/engineering or construction management and minimum of seven years’ experience. • Experience with MS Office products required. Advanced skills with Excel is a plus• Experience with on screen take-offs or estimating software such as Plan Swift is a plus• Experience with BIM 360 is a plus • Experience with commercial off the shelf estimating software a plus. .
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.
EOE/AA/MFDV
