Cost Estimator Job at Arora Engineers, Chadds Ford, PA

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  • Arora Engineers
  • Chadds Ford, PA

Job Description

Overall Responsibility: This role will be involved in projects with our Planning and Design Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in construction, renovations, and/or facility management.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for assessing, adjusting or creating an estimation template.
  • This role will be responsible for creating detailed, market-related owner’s cost estimates for

assigned projects’ scope changes, work delays, etc.

  • Responsible for reviewing change requests and determining material requirements,

processing, and job routing.

  • This role will involve coordination of meetings with clients or other stakeholders.
  • Responsible for leading client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and

claims.

  • Responsible for developing construction cost estimates and preparation of estimate references as required by the Estimating Lead, in accordance with the program requirements.
  • Responsible for ensuring all estimates are accurate and account for all risk factors.
  • Responsible for reviewing quantitative surveys for all types of construction systems and

materials.

  • Responsible for seeking additional useful estimating data from various sources.
  • Review construction schedules with supporting documentation to assist the project teams.
  • Assist the Project Team in evaluating and monitoring the Contractors progress schedule as

well as consulting and troubleshooting issues throughout the construction of the project .

Required Qualifications:

  • Knowledge/Experience with estimating software and resources, RS Means online, InEight Estimate, Sage Construction Suite, Autodesk Construction Cloud or other software.
  • Have excellent computer skills within working knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling software and/or Microsoft Project.
  • Experience with U.S. Postal Service Facilities Technical Group and various USPS building

design criteria.

  • Familiarity with federal, state, and/or local government and transportation agency contracting a plus.
  • 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in Project Estimating and Scheduling.
  • Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbal (professional level required).
  • Previous relevant experience in the engineering and construction industry is considered an
  • asset.
  • Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and

change.

  • Ability to multitask, work on several projects or tasks at once, manage time, organize, and set priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, as the role requires continuous interaction with team members.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing, editing, and

proofreading abilities.

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Outlook; highly advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel will be required.
  • Experience with construction schedules for the design-build phase of the projects.
  • Possess a working knowledge of construction practices and sequencing.
  • Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling knowledge/experience and the ability to analyze schedules to determine duration and logical issues.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Minimum

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
  • Solid understanding of construction management methodologies and hands-on experience in managing all aspects of project delivery.
  • Ability to drive and maintain a safe driving record.
  • Valid state driver’s license (any in US).
  • In possession of appropriate paperwork to gain and maintain employment in the US.
  • Ability to meet worksite security requirements.
  • Certifications as an EIT, PE, PMP, CCE, CCM or other related credentials are desired.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Work experience placement, Local area,

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