Prepares preliminary and final independent detailed cost estimates of school building projects for comparison with designer or contractor for PM/CM to establish negotiating position
Prepares detailed change order estimates for Owner Authorized Representatives to establish negotiating position
Provides support in price negotiations
Prepares claim analyses and estimate
Prepares detailed estimates of construction costs based on drawings, specs and sketches
Reviews contractor’s claims and proposals for merit and accountability
Performs related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Required Experience/Skills:
Minimum of 7 years full time paid professional experience in construction cost estimating of all divisions for facilities or school building construction projects
Knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs
Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders
Ability to compare the independent cost estimate with contractor proposal to quickly identify differences
Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Required Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
