Cost Estimator - Civil And Heavy Infrastructure

WHY CHA?

Responsibility connects us, empowers us, binds us to our community, and challenges us to do what is right. Clean water, safe roads, efficient energy, resilient power sources, and buildings that enhance their surroundings - these are significant responsibilities we take to heart.

 

At CHA, we believe in responsibly improving the world we live in, and we ask our team to aspire to that ideal every day. At the foundation of our responsibility is our commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and equality. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We believe it is our responsibility and work to do that each day.

 

We are currently seeking a Cost Estimator to join our Buildings and CES team from any CHA office location.

 

CHA believes our employees should have the time and flexibility to balance work and personal commitments. We offer most employees the option of a hybrid schedule with a work week that includes both office and work from home days.

YOUR IMPACT

Our Cost Estimating team delivers high-quality, accurate cost consulting services to owners, architects, and construction managers at any stage from conceptual design through construction documents. With expertise in architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical estimating, we identify the implications of design and construction decisions and bring cost certainty to the project.  Our nationwide network of contacts and careful analysis of bid results ensures that we have the most up-to-date information regarding market costs and regional valuation. Our cost estimators take pride in producing estimates that are accurate, prompt, and comprehensive.

 

The Cost Estimator is responsible for executing high-quality accurate detailed cost estimates. This individual understands clients' needs, meets their expectations, presents the estimate, and follows up with the client on any issues. This individual will perform the estimate in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client requirements. The Cost Estimator will have effective and clear communications while interfacing with clients, business partners, management, and colleagues. The Cost Estimator will provide guidance, mentoring and training to team members. This role will foster business development and pursue new opportunities.

 

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you'll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your "why" at CHA!

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, Civil preferred
• CEP or CPE equivalent is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of civil and heavy infrastructure cost estimating required
• Horizontal construction experience required
• Knowledge of general civil and infrastructure, typical practices and procurement required
• Familiarity with AutoDesk software preferred
• Knowledge of Value Management ("value engineering") practices required
• Water, transportation, pipeline, power/electric, and utilities experience preferred
• High level of accuracy in site cost estimating, as verified by bid returns
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read and understand design documents
• Quantification utilizing On Center On-Screen Takeoff Software or related software from design documents
• Ability to complete quantity takeoffs for all levels of design (including conceptual)
• Ability to work independently, and collaboratively interface within a team.
• Positive, action-oriented individual with a 'can-do' mentality
• Analysis and reporting of labor productivity, historical cost data, and life-cycle costs
• Estimate reconciliation with independent cost estimators and construction manager's estimators
• Ability to track project cost estimates throughout the design process
• Experience interfacing with clients, potential clients, vendors, and business partners with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Effective and clear communication in the presentation of information to and response to questions from clients, management, and colleagues

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

At CHA, we are helping to build a world where thought leadership, social responsibility, and diversity thrive, and we are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly talented and diverse team of individuals to help us do it. Our aspiration to responsibly improve the world we live in - combined with hiring practices, training opportunities, and engagement with our communities - reflect a company culture that is progressive and forward leaning.

 

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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