What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator, Philadelphia, PA position at McKissack?
Salary Range: $130,000.00 per year
The Cost Estimator will report to the Contracts Manager and support the School District Office of Capital Programs.
Job Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Design Development Phase
The Cost Estimator will report to the Contracts Manager and support the School District Office of Capital Programs.
Job Essential Duties And Responsibilities
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 Contracts Manager regarding contract awards.
- 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 to SDP.
- Review and prepare cost and time impact analysis and provide recommendations with justifications to SDP 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 SOP Project Manager 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.
Salary : $130,000
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