Cost Estimator V

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Review the proposal and assist with the determination of merit
• Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes the appropriate scope
• Review the labor rates to ensure conformance to the contract specifications
• Review labor productivity to ensure that the labor hours are in conformance with
  working restrictions, overtime is appropriate, etc
• Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope,
  as well as possible credits
• Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references
• Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair
  and reasonable pricing references
• Review contractor mark-ups to ensure that the correct mark-ups are being used
• Discuss the position after the contractor established their position. Share the basis of
  the position to ensure fair and reasonable understanding
• Seek to find points of agreement early in the discussion and document the agreements
• Determine points of disagreement and path to resolution. Adopt a reasonable, but
  contractual attitude
• Develop the record of negotiation documentation
• Develop detailed cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or
  questions; and actively assist the project team toward the answers
• Actively reconcile the internal estimates with those prepared by third-parties; engage the
  third- party entities in an informative, collaborative reconciliation; and communicate the
  results of the reconciliation effort
• Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate
  changes and why
• Prepare and review material take-offs from planning documents or engineering drawings
• Prepare detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems
• Prepare estimates by applying unit rates for man hours, labor dollars, material dollars, and
  construction equipment dollars and all-in unit cost determination, calculating extensions and
  the application of standard factors, overhead rates and fees.
• Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future stimatese
• Prepare and/or review final Engineer's estimate
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and
  equitable cost allowance for scope changes
• Provide coordination and liaison with project management and project engineering
  personnel throughout the estimate development
• Train subordinate estimating personnel when necessary
• Contribute to the advancement of ADG's goals through commitment to productive
  collaboration with all stakeholders
• Proved accuracy, reliability and completeness in job accomplishment
• Demonstrated success on the job, as evidenced by satisfactory performance, acceptance
  of responsibility and growth in previous position
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. A master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience with public airport projects
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software
• 20 years or more of general estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction
  projects. Has demonstratable specialized experience/area of expertise.
• Previous experience managing a small estimating department is desirable
• Experience as a conceptual estimator is desirable
• Electrical or Mechanical Estimating ability is desirable
• Demonstrated proficiency in estimating formats, including UniformatII
• Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources, e.g. RS
  Means, Richardsons, etc.
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software
• Experience with On-screen Take-in off and MC2 is highly desirable
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations
• Certifications required, may include PMP, PE, and/or any other relevant Professional Licensure or Certification.
  Required to have certified estimating professional credentials.
• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• This position offers a hybrid/telework schedule. Telework - Monday and Friday.
  Onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $175,000.00-$190,500.00 .

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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