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Location : Tukwila, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2023159
Division: DEVELOPMENT
Department: Capital Construction and Weatherization
Opening Date: 10/24/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal corporation, is a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. KCHA provides innovative and effective housing solutions so that people and communities can prosper. KCHA is the largest housing provider in the county and the agency serves over 55,000 low-income individuals annually. Our vision is that all King County residents have quality affordable housing.
Our Capital Construction and Weatherization Department is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator skilled in preparing Construction Cost estimates for capital construction projects, including multi-family rehabilitation, mixed use population rehabilitation, new construction projects, change order proposals, and change orders. This incumbent will conduct project cost analysis, review contractor cost proposals, and assist project managers and project engineers with value engineering, cost controls, and cost tracking.
This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by November 13th, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
Essential Functions
The Cost Estimator will:
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Qualifications:
Position Information and Application Process
Application Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must:
Work Environment:This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Equal Opportunity:King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The excellent benefits package includes employer paid dental; vacation, sick & holiday pay; life insurance, long term disability insurance and transit subsidy. PERS retirement (mandatory) and medical plan require employee and employer contributions. Employee paid deferred compensation (457b) and flexible spending accounts are optional. Positive corporate culture and commitment to a diverse workplace, plus more!
For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please click on the link below.
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Do you have direct experience with the King County Housing Authority?
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Which best describes your level of education?
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Please identify your experience with Construction Cost estimating, including familiarity with estimating tools and techniques for multi-family construction/renovation projects and renovation projects.
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Please identify your experience with construction means and methods, materials and products, and labor costs.
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Please identify your experience with preparation of cost estimates for change order requests and change orders.
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Please identify your familiarity with researching Construction Cost information and project financial management techniques.
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This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required within 30 days of employment. Maintaining an acceptable driving record throughout employment at KCHA is required for this position. Can you meet this requirement?
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Do you have any combination of two or more license suspensions or revocations within the last five years?
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Have you had any of the following violations within the last three years? Please select all that apply.
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Location : Tukwila, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2023159
Division: DEVELOPMENT
Department: Capital Construction and Weatherization
Opening Date: 10/24/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal corporation, is a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. KCHA provides innovative and effective housing solutions so that people and communities can prosper. KCHA is the largest housing provider in the county and the agency serves over 55,000 low-income individuals annually. Our vision is that all King County residents have quality affordable housing.
Our Capital Construction and Weatherization Department is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator skilled in preparing Construction Cost estimates for capital construction projects, including multi-family rehabilitation, mixed use population rehabilitation, new construction projects, change order proposals, and change orders. This incumbent will conduct project cost analysis, review contractor cost proposals, and assist project managers and project engineers with value engineering, cost controls, and cost tracking.
This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by November 13th, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
Essential Functions
The Cost Estimator will:
- Work with Designers and design/construction teams to review plans, specifications, and Scopes Of Work (SOW).
- Perform cost estimating for department budget Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs), project engineer's estimates, and project Change Order Requests (CORs) for renovations, weatherization, alteration, and new construction on multi-family residential buildings for design and construction teams.
- Coordinate, maintain, and update labor, material, equipment, data, and reference tools for future estimating and as-built drawing applications.
- Participate in project investigation and design review process for construction projects design team.
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in construction management, or related field AND
- Considerable experience conducting cost estimates for construction projects OR
- An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Knowledge of construction project scheduling, permitting, change order preparation and processing, construction document preparation, public bidding process, and project close out procedures.
- Familiarity with contract management practices.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, Design and Construction Team Members, Department Staff, Property Management and On-Site Staff, Supervisors, the general public, and others encountered in the course of work.
- Analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions, and implements recommendations; demonstrates critical, creative, and reflective thinking.
- Clearly and effectively communicates both verbally and in writing by actively listening and sharing relevant information.
- Effectively organizes multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough and on time.
- Proficiency with MS Office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Consent to and pass a driver's and criminal records background check.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and own or have access to a vehicle to regularly travel between work sites or have an alternative reliable mode of transportation.
Position Information and Application Process
Application Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must:
- Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
- Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. Be sure to include experience either in large scale/multi-story residential construction, remodeling, or repair projects. (Cover Letter)
- Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)
Work Environment:This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Equal Opportunity:King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The excellent benefits package includes employer paid dental; vacation, sick & holiday pay; life insurance, long term disability insurance and transit subsidy. PERS retirement (mandatory) and medical plan require employee and employer contributions. Employee paid deferred compensation (457b) and flexible spending accounts are optional. Positive corporate culture and commitment to a diverse workplace, plus more!
For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please click on the link below.
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Do you have direct experience with the King County Housing Authority?
- Yes, I am a current employee at KCHA.
- Yes, I am a current temporary employee at KCHA.
- Yes, I am a current resident of KCHA.
- Yes, but not as described above.
- No, I don't have any direct experience but I am willing to learn.
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Which best describes your level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
- None of the above
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Please identify your experience with Construction Cost estimating, including familiarity with estimating tools and techniques for multi-family construction/renovation projects and renovation projects.
- I have no related experience.
- I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
- I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
- I have considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience.
- I have extensive (more than 5 years) experience.
04
Please identify your experience with construction means and methods, materials and products, and labor costs.
- I have no related experience.
- I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
- I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
- I have considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience.
- I have extensive (more than 5 years) experience.
05
Please identify your experience with preparation of cost estimates for change order requests and change orders.
- I have no related experience.
- I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
- I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
- I have considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience.
- I have extensive (more than 5 years) experience.
06
Please identify your familiarity with researching Construction Cost information and project financial management techniques.
- I have no related experience.
- I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
- I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
- I have considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience.
- I have extensive (more than 5 years) experience.
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This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required within 30 days of employment. Maintaining an acceptable driving record throughout employment at KCHA is required for this position. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have any combination of two or more license suspensions or revocations within the last five years?
- Yes
- No
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Have you had any of the following violations within the last three years? Please select all that apply.
- I have NO violations on my driving record in the last 3 years
- Reckless or negligent driving or other similar offense (e.g., careless driving)
- Failure to stop and report a vehicle incident (e.g., hit and run)
- Any driving offense involving the use of drugs, alcohol, controlled substances, or other gross misdemeanors or felonies
- Driving while license is suspended or revoked
- Eluding an officer of the law
- Possession of open container of alcoholic beverage
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