Sr. Cost Estimator

Job title:Cost Estimator
Location: Panama City, FL
Duration: 3 Years 
 
Job Description:
This position will include preparation of detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for the assigned project. The selected candidate will need to have a strong understanding of contractual terms and conditions. Develop and prepare conceptual estimates using design documents and information using onscreen take-offs and estimating.
 
Education, Roles & Responsibility:

• Responsible for activities related to estimating all elements of project cost including labor (manual and non-manual), materials and permanent equipment, supplies, consumables and expenses, construction equipment rental and operating costs, contingency, escalation, program risk, etc. cost breakdown estimating and negotiating, and technical writing. Preferred Requirements
• BS in civil or Construction Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 5 years in Heavy Civil Construction Estimating
• Previous USAC Experience
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Knowledge of estimating software
• Ability to prepare detailed budgets
• Ability to prepare detailed materials lists and costs
• Ability to read, interpret and navigate plans and specification
• Knowledgeable of the Company estimating systems and processes.
• Understands estimating terminology and measures and recognizes estimating processes/project actions that may impact the project.
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-multiple disciplines.
• Develops Work Breakdown Structures.
• Capable of managing the preparation of an estimate.
• Evaluates suitability of scope and execution plan for basis of estimate.
• Initiates the preparation of an Estimate Plan (approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, schedule), Basis of Estimate and qualifications.
• Prepares bid tabulations responding to the customer/Request for Proposal requirements.
• Collects, analyzes and archives project data. Develops historical documentation.
• Develops current project estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data.
• Knowledge of Primavera Project and Client Project schedules and be proficient in Client Word, Excel, and Project.

 
Mohammad Adnan Khan (MAK)
Adnan.khan@artech.com
973 604 7383