What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at Hill International, Inc.?
Job Description
Hill International is seeking a Cost Estimator in Miami, Florida
Responsibilities
About Us
Hill International, with more than 3,800 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com .
Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.
Hill is a proud member of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. family of companies. Learn more about GISI at www.gisi.com .
Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled
Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.
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Hill International is seeking a Cost Estimator in Miami, Florida
Responsibilities
- The estimator shall review construction estimates with supporting documentation including Contractor price proposals and supporting documentation of drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, vendor/subcontractor quotes, market analysis, and other related documents to determine if the proposed construction cost has been developed regarding supporting documentation, project location, schedule, and local labor conditions.
- The cost estimator shall assist the project team in contract negotiations
- The cost estimator shall respond to requests for explanations of their cost estimates
- The cost estimator shall review contractor request for equitable adjustment (REA’s) for validity and assist in claims support
- The cost estimator shall act as a resource for the project team in need of quick unit costs for reference
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates.
- Prepare estimates of all major and minor construction aspects including overall scope of work, time, and materials for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as cost estimating and budget planning, cash flow, scheduling work, and organizing.
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
- Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
- Schedule construction project estimates in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
- Evaluate claims and advise on the results of delays, bad weather, force majeure or emergencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communications.
- Proficient in the use of electronic take-off/estimating software and construction cost databases.The cost estimator shall assist the project team in contract negotiations
- The cost estimator shall respond to requests for explanations of their cost estimates
- The cost estimator shall review contractor request for equitable adjustment (REA’s) for validity and assist in claims support
- The cost estimator shall act as a resource for the project team in need of quick unit costs for reference
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, material, and labor estimates.
- Prepare estimates of all major and minor construction aspects including overall scope of work, time, and materials for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as cost estimating and budget planning, cash flow, scheduling work, and organizing.
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
- Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
- Schedule construction project estimates in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
- Evaluate claims and advise on the results of delays, bad weather, force majeure or emergencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communications.
- Proficient in the use of electronic take-off/estimating software and construction cost databases.
- Minimum ten years of experience in Aviation, Rail, Port, Marine, Disaster Recovery and/or K-12 projects
- The candidate should have a degree in a construction-related field; and a credential from an estimating body (like AACE or ASPE) would be preferrable
About Us
Hill International, with more than 3,800 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com .
Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.
Hill is a proud member of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. family of companies. Learn more about GISI at www.gisi.com .
Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled
Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.
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