What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Cost Estimator position at Innova?
A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Sr. Cost Estimator
Position type: Contract
Duration: 24 months
Location: Nashville, TN
As a Sr. Cost Estimator you will:
- Day to Day Responsibilities
- Analyze and identify scope of work from existing conditions, plans, and specifications through all phases of design
- and construction
- Support the development of conceptual or parametric estimates, technical proposals on design-built lump sum, construction management and conceptual estimating
- Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials
- Obtain labor rates, taxes and insurance requirements, as needed for estimate development
- Develop construction cost estimates and prepare basis of estimate in accordance with project requirements
- Ensure all estimates are accurate and have considered all risk factors
- Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives
- Participate 3rd party reconciliations
- Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives
- Review Contractor Detail Change Order Requests for cost and schedule impact
- Create detailed, market related owner’s cost estimate for scope change, work delays, etc. for assigned projects
- Assist with change analysis and development and / or validation of control budgets
- Maintain an operating awareness of all contract issues and project participants
- Participate in client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and claims
- Perform other duties and projects as needed
- Required Skills & Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or related.
- Extensive experience in the Construction industry that includes facilities and civil construction cost estimating experience in preparation of detailed estimates on large construction projects.
- Significant knowledge and experience in quantity takeoffs and cost and price analysis, and life cycle analysis.
- Skilled in oral and written communications, including presentation skills and ability to address a group of supervisors
- Have knowledge of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position.
Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.
REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position qualifies for a Referral Bonus amount of $250-$1000 dollars. Click here to learn more – Referral Program. Please email your referral details along with their resume to referrals@innovasolutions.com
Jim Chancy
205-516-5855
Jim.Chancy@InnovaSolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $50 -$70/HR
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
- Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100 certifications
Website:
https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at
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Salary : $50 - $70