What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at Insight Global?
Position: Project Controls/Cost Estimator
Duration: 6 month Contract-to-Hire
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Pay Rate: $40-$70/hr - based on their years of experience , 5 years starting at $40/hr and 20 years of experience at $70/hr
Must Haves:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering
- 5 years' minimum experience in producing estimates in a competitive environment and assessing cost risks in project controls or cost estimating
- Knowledge of EPC estimating methods, processes, and procedures, in addition to the estimate types, classifications, and components.
- Experience with Lump Sum Design Build estimates. Specifically understands detail level estimates and design packages
- Knowledge of market pricing and pricing sources in the area of specialization.
- Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures necessary for cost management
- Proficient with Primavera and Timberline
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Day to Day:
As an Estimator your primary focus will include the development and review of capital cost estimates, construction cost estimates and/or service estimates for a variety of different market sectors including Waste, Power and Industrial. Development of these estimates will typically require application of a crew-based approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines along with performing quantity takeoffs and estimates from design drawings. Other responsibilities include data gathering and analysis, cost estimate database management, preparing basis and assumptions documentation, and performing other duties as needed.
Salary : $40 - $70
