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The company is one of the world s most respected design, engineering and project management
consultancies. The company has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction,
environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and
private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. The company has the depth and breadth of
expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the
urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
Responsibilities
Analyzes blueprints and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates. Performs accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
The company is one of the world s most respected design, engineering and project management
consultancies. The company has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction,
environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and
private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. The company has the depth and breadth of
expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the
urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
Responsibilities
Analyzes blueprints and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates. Performs accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents.
- Obtains accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates.
- Inputs estimate takeoff information for specific discipline into CATO and develops unit cost pricing.
- Works with architects and engineers to develop clear understanding of project scope during preparation of estimate. Develops relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.
- Assists senior staff in ways to make projects more efficient. Seeks ways to improve accuracy and efficiency of tasks.
- Maintains project documents such as drawings and specifications in an organized and reasonable manner. Maintains project files on file server in accordance with company standards.
- Maintains and updates data library of costs.
- Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explains variance cost drivers.
- Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus four years relevant experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS
- Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving,
- and strong decision-making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Should have intermediate knowledge of CATO, working knowledge of electronic takeoff including CAD Measure, and working knowledge of a commercially available construction cost estimating system.
- Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
- A professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, AIA, PE, ASPE, AACEI, CVS, AVS, LEED AP, RA, is preferred
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