What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Self Perform Cost Analyst position at AQUINAS MANAGEMENT SERVICES?

Title: Senior Self-Perform Cost Analyst

Exemption Status: Exempt

About the Role

Reporting to the Self-Perform Executive and coordinating work with the Estimating team, this senior level estimating position is primarily responsible for collaborating with project estimators to create accurate estimates and cost analysis for self-perform work including concrete, demolition, earthwork, carpentry scopes such as millwork/doors & hardware/specialty installations drywall systems, and composite crew, while also supporting traditional project estimating activities. This Senior Cost Analyst will also be required to bid and procure subcontracts, material, and equipment to perform these self-perform scopes. The estimates produced are essential Contract Documents that are used to manage construction projects and determine overall project financial success. Utilizing advanced knowledge of self-perform construction methods, materials, sequencing, and production rates, the Senior Cost Analyst is responsible for making timely determinations that materially impact the scale, scope, and profitability of self-perform estimates. The Self-Perform Cost Analyst will also be responsible for data capture and management of productivity rates and material costs at the job level through software to update current estimates, templates, and databases. This role serves as the company-wide subject matter expert for self-perform cost analysis and estimating.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Construction, Engineering, or a quantitative/analytical field
7 – 10 years of Estimating work experience
4 years of experience in self-perform work, concrete operations, or similar hands-on construction activities
Experience in health care, commercial construction, and higher education preferred
Advanced analytical, computer, and equipment operations skills
Advanced written and oral communication skills
Expertise in QTY extraction software
Expertise in modeling software such as Revit, Synchro, etc.
Proficiency in Excel formatting and formulas
Proficiency in estimating software and cost database
Working knowledge of cost control systems
Intermediate project/process management skills
Technical expertise in self-perform construction methods, including but not limited to concrete, demolition, earthwork, and carpentry systems
Deep understanding of self-perform production rates, labor productivity, and equipment costs
Knowledge of concrete mix designs, placement methods, and finishing techniques
Understanding of self-perform subcontractor management and direct-hire labor costs
Basic office administrative skills
Ability to work well with others and handle situations with tact in all circumstances
Demonstrated ability to multitask
Understanding of cost history and market pricing for both traditional and self-perform work
Ability to independently assess self-perform opportunities and develop competitive pricing strategies

Primary Estimating Duties

Prepare comprehensive estimates for all self-perform scopes including concrete, demolition, earthwork, specialty installations, carpentry trades, and drywall systems
Develop production rates and labor productivity factors for self-perform activities
Analyze and price direct-hire labor costs, equipment requirements, and material procurement for self-perform work
Conduct peer reviews of self-perform bids and provide feedback on manpower allocations, production rates, and overhead & profit margins
Coordinate with regional teams to support self-perform opportunity identification and margin enhancement
Develop and maintain cost databases specific to self-perform operations
Support self-perform buyout activities and subcontractor engagement pricing
Prepare detailed quantity surveys and material takeoffs for concrete and structural work
Analyze self-perform vs. subcontracted cost scenarios to maximize project profitability

Traditional Estimating Duties

Support traditional estimating activities on projects involving multiple construction methods
Perform system analysis, value engineering, and prepare cost effective construction alternatives
Review owner contracts/agreements and identify issues affecting estimates
Prepare estimates in multiple formats, including GMP, CSP, and Conceptual
Contribute to project presentations and client meetings as needed
Coordinate with project teams to assist with self-perform cost tracking and production metrics
Provide technical expertise and cost guidance to project managers and superintendents on self-perform activities
Contribute to ongoing development of junior estimators in both traditional and self-perform estimating
Participate in preconstruction activities with focus on self-perform opportunities
Support company-wide self-perform initiatives and best practices development

Physical Requirements

Must be physically fit enough to function safely on a project site and office setting. This includes the following:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer with repetitive movements
Ascends or descends ladders, scaffolding, and steep slopes with agility (Climb)
Maintains body equilibrium to prevent falling from precarious situations (Balance)
Lowers the body to floor level and move with agility (Stoop or Crawl)
Extends out and retrieves objects outside immediate range (Reach)
Supports oneself and stays in an upright position (Stand)
Presses against something with substantial and steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward (Push)
Exerts a considerable force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion (Pull)
Raises substantial objects from a lower to a higher position or moves objects horizontally from position to position (Lift)
Maneuvers small objects precisely by whatever means (Pinch or Pick)
Seizes an object by applying considerable force (Grip)
Detects attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, texture, tension, or force by tactile means (Feel)
Expresses or exchanges ideas through spoken word (Speak), preferably English.
Perceives the nature of sound with no less than a 40db loss @ 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz with or without correct (Hear)
Is subject to substantial repetitive motions of the body and or its parts
Must have good depth perception, field of vision, near acuity
Frequently exposed to weather (occasionally extreme cold, extreme heat, wet, and/or humid, exposure to dust and fumes, and working in highly exposed places)

Additional Requirements

Current driver’s license, required.
Work on-site at a main office or project location, required
May be called after hours and on weekends to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite
May require travel

Linbeck Group and its affiliates are committed to maintaining a working environment that encourages mutual respect, promotes respectful and productive relationships between co-workers, and is free from all forms of prohibited harassment or discrimination of any Employee or applicant for employment by or against any person, including supervisors, co-workers, temporary or seasonal workers, vendors, or customers. As a result, the Company prohibits any form of harassment or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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