Sr. Cost Estimator

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Sr. Cost Estimator


Position type: Contract
Duration: 24 months
Location: Nashville, TN


As a Sr. Cost Estimator you will:
 

• Day to Day Responsibilities
  • Analyze and identify scope of work from existing conditions, plans, and specifications through all phases of design
  • and construction
  • Support the development of conceptual or parametric estimates, technical proposals on design-built lump sum, construction management and conceptual estimating
  • Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials
  • Obtain labor rates, taxes and insurance requirements, as needed for estimate development
  • Develop construction cost estimates and prepare basis of estimate in accordance with project requirements
  • Ensure all estimates are accurate and have considered all risk factors
  • Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives
  • Participate 3rd party reconciliations
  • Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives
  • Review Contractor Detail Change Order Requests for cost and schedule impact
  • Create detailed, market related owner’s cost estimate for scope change, work delays, etc. for assigned projects
  • Assist with change analysis and development and / or validation of control budgets
  • Maintain an operating awareness of all contract issues and project participants
  • Participate in client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and claims
  • Perform other duties and projects as needed

• Required Skills & Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or related.
  • Extensive experience in the Construction industry that includes facilities and civil construction cost estimating experience in preparation of detailed estimates on large construction projects.
  • Significant knowledge and experience in quantity takeoffs and cost and price analysis, and life cycle analysis.
  • Skilled in oral and written communications, including presentation skills and ability to address a group of supervisors
  • Have knowledge of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems

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