Job Description:

CEA is looking for a Multi-Disciplined Chief Estimator & Cost Managers to estimate quantity take-off needs utilizing historic benchmarking information and industry experience to develop complete cost estimate forecasting and manage:

Business Development
Preconstruction
Stakeholders Meetings

Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc.
Review historic benchmark cost information and highlight variances
Handle change order reviews and value engineering issues as they arise on various projects and determine cost implications on labor, material, and equipment for any given discipline within an estimate.
Attend project briefing meeting to review documents, review the estimate to ensure full understanding on the part of the Client on what was incorporated, facilitate, or participate in meetings with Owner, Architects and Contractors, as required
Meet Client deadlines and expectations. Review client comments and make necessary changes within a specific timeframe. Make Client aware of additional services to projects when expectations appear to go beyond the original scope of services

Qualifications/Requirements:

B.S. Construction Management or related construction discipline - preferred
Significant estimating experience
Knowledge of Building Systems.
Possess technical knowledge of construction methods, building systems, and terminology
Ability to read & interpret blueprints and produce concise Mechanical quantity take-offs utilizing company procedures and standards
Ability to manage and mentor estimators

Equal Opportunity Employer