JSG is seeking a Senior Process Cost Estimator, you will prepare cost estimates for the process discipline and provide business support to senior staff. You'll conduct budget and market estimates, trade reconciliations while utilizing project documentation, industry standards, and current market costs. This position can be remote, however quarterly trips to Indianapolis are expected.
Pay $65 hour
Responsibilities
Analyze blueprints and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from available design documents.
Understand union and trade construction cost standards.
Develop final "should cost" estimates to validate trade cost submissions and ensure fair pricing.
Reconcile trade bid submissions with project scope, market conditions, and budget.
Adapt to a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to change.
Source accurate and current pricing data from contractors, suppliers, and databases.
Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand project scope and build strong relationships with A/E firms and project teams.
Support senior staff in identifying efficiency improvements.
Maintain organized project documentation and file structures in accordance with company standards.
Support cost data library.
Prepare cost reconciliations between multiple estimates and explain cost variances.
May need to perform site walks as needed at the client site.
Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Role Complexity and Decision-Making:
Work involves conventional practices with occasional complex features.
Work within a collaborative group and demonstrate ownership on assignments, making sound technical judgments.
Collaborate with and provide guidance to junior technical staff and assisting with assignments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent discipline experience.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Proficient in IT tools including Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and web-based platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision?making skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 35 years of experience investing in people and companies.
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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