What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at PMCS Group?
Are you an experienced construction cost estimator with a passion for precision and expertise in school building projects? We’re looking for a professional with 7 years of experience in construction cost estimating, strong knowledge of local labor and material costs, and proven skills in preparing detailed estimates, analyzing contractor claims, and supporting negotiations. If you excel at developing scopes of work from RFI/RFC answers and have strong communication skills, this is your chance to make an impact. Join us and help shape the future of school building projects!
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects
- Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
- Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders
- Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences
- Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates of school building projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position
- Prepares detailed change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position
- Provides support in price negotiations
- Prepares claim analyses and estimates
- Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specs and sketches
- Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
- Performs related duties as assigned
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.
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Salary : $155,000 - $168,000
