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Sr Cost Estimator - Construction
Location: Tullahoma, TN
Duration: 12 Months
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to oversee and direct the performance of field construction activities for assigned craft in conformance with plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates. This position requires a working knowledge and background of assigned work, the ability to appreciate and resolve complex situations. This role requires proficiency in directing general foremen and foremen within their craft as necessary in their roles to meet or exceed all project objectives.
Job Duties:
Sr Cost Estimator - Construction
Location: Tullahoma, TN
Duration: 12 Months
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to oversee and direct the performance of field construction activities for assigned craft in conformance with plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates. This position requires a working knowledge and background of assigned work, the ability to appreciate and resolve complex situations. This role requires proficiency in directing general foremen and foremen within their craft as necessary in their roles to meet or exceed all project objectives.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for preparing basic high-level estimates as well as detail cost estimates for capital cost and/or service estimates.
- Take a lead role in estimate reviews and presentations to all levels of management/client.
- Provide technical and operational supervision to assigned personnel.
- Review design scope, collect and analyze data for developing estimates in coordination with others.
- Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, outside contractors during estimate creation to ensure overall accuracy.
- Assist in identifying project requirements regarding time, labor, and material costs including escalation factors.
- Read design documents and analyze other applicable documents to prepare estimates.
- Identify risk items and assign risk levels to portions of the project scope.
- Review vendor offers and quotes from subcontractors.
- Perform cost and price analysis to establish price reasonableness.
- Maintain thorough records of all project documentation including estimate basis and assumptions.
- Develop cost models and templates for pricing estimates.
- Review estimates for completion and technical accuracy to ensure quality and integrity.
- Develop and maintain lessons learned database.
- Wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 12 years of progressive and relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and progressive and relevant experience.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.