What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at McKissack & McKissack?
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McKissack is a diverse, dynamic commercial construction management firm with offices in New York, Philadelphia, Nashville and Orlando. We specialize in projects that enhance the community; including transformational projects that promote economic sustainability, including education, transit, healthcare, corporate and institutional spaces. While building strong, continuous relationships with our clients and the community, we recognize that our success is rooted in the professional and personal fulfilment of our most valuable asset-our employees.
Today we are looking for a Construction Project Estimator to join our team in Wilmington, DE. Must have Commercial Construction Project Estimator experience.
Title - Construction Project Estimator
Schedule - Monday to Friday (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Design Development Phase
- Develop and prepare Pre-Design Conceptual Budget Estimates and cost estimates at Design Development and Construction Document phases
- Implement necessary document, data, and communication tracking and filing system necessary for effective claims avoidance
- Review documents/drawings to ascertain whether the design is consistent with programming and construction budgets
- Provide constructability reviews of the drawings, specifications and Addendum
- Attend pre-bid meetings, bid openings, low bidder de-scope meetings, and make recommendations to the Project Executive regarding contract awards
Construction Administration Phase
- Prepare detailed "fair price" estimates for change orders and assist in the negotiations with the contractor(s), reconcile proposed change order costs as may be provided by the contractor, the Architect, and/or the Construction Manager. Provide justifications and recommendations
- Review and prepare cost and time impact analysis and provide recommendations with justifications on change orders for various construction contracts including new and major/minor renovations
- Analyze the merits of the Contractor's disputes or claims and provide recommendations on the justification, cost and time impacts to Project Executive for disposition.
- Include recommended exceptions, denials and/or acceptance
- Assist in negotiations with the Contractor on disputes and claims to seek a fair and prompt settlement
- Provide expeditious review and analysis on all change orders, disputes, claims and modifications to the contracts so as not to delay project schedules and deliverables
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $130,000
