What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Researcher - Construction position at Gordian?
The Cost Research team sits at the front line of critical research initiatives supporting Gordian’s estimation data products. Utilizing primary research techniques, the Cost Researcher spends most of their time on the telephone in communication with existing and developed information sources of Construction material and labor pricing across North America. Cost Researchers collect, validate, and enter this data into a database, and must be extremely accurate and detail oriented.
The Cost Research team is in a high growth phase and looking for researchers willing to enhance their skills, foster new and existing industry relationships, and develop deep insight into construction cost data and trends.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for gathering data daily through primary research in a timely and efficient manner
- Responsible for validating researched data that it is within acceptable tolerances
- Research, data entry, and maintenance of the cost of various Construction activities throughout North America
- Documentation of all required data points
- Support for consulting and special projects as needed
Requirements:
- Excellent phone and e-mail skills, and a desire to develop relationships
- The ability to dig for information in a positive and courteous manner
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency with Excel and database applications
- Team oriented and highly collaborative
- Experience with construction cost data is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with SQL is a plus.
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About Gordian
Gordian is the world’s leading provider of facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian’s offerings also include our proprietary RSMeans data and Sightlines Facility Intelligence solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian’s solutions help clients maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings and increase building quality. Gordian is a part of the international business group Fortive, with 26,000 people employed worldwide.We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position (in local currency) is 18.12 - 33.60 hourly
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
The pay range for this position (in local currency) is 18.12 - 33.60 hourlyThis position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
