What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Cost Estimating position at Syntagma Group?
Construction Management Consultant (Director of Cost Estimating)
Houston, TX
Our client is a boutique construction consulting firm dedicated to helping clients plan, build, and protect their construction projects. Our team provides leading expertise in construction and project management services, empowering clients to mitigate risks, manage uncertainty, and resolve disputes on complex projects.
Responsibilities :
As a Construction Management Consultant, you are expected to exhibit exceptional attention to detail, a meticulous approach, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality work products within established deadlines.
You will perform the contract management and associated change management functions inclusive of estimating and scheduling, in collaboration with in-house counsel, and external legal advisors. This includes accurately identifying, evaluating, and documenting changes while ensuring that all change requests are thoroughly substantiated and aligned with sound contract principles and procedures. Your responsibilities will include analyzing project budgets, assessing cost impacts of potential and / or incurred changes, and ensuring that estimates are well-documented and based on industry best practices. You will work collaboratively with the team to provide accurate financial insights and ensure cost alignment with contractual requirements.
In the event of claims, you will be responsible for developing comprehensive contractual position statements supported by entitlement arguments. This requires a deep understanding of the underlying facts and issues, enabling you to provide invaluable assistance in resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.
Success in this role demands a proactive and detail-oriented approach, strong analytical skills, and a solid grasp of construction contracts and change management principles.
Responsibilities :
- Review prime contracts and subcontracts
- Create, maintain, and analyze financial models and databases
- Prepare detailed estimates and basis of estimate
- Review project CPM schedules and assist with progress reports
- Compile detailed research, fact finding, and issue analysis
- Assist with the preparation of time impact analyses
- Review and analyze project cost control documents to quantify damages
- Analyze complex technical issues that have an impact on costs and schedules
- Perform quality control review and proper documentation of work product
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