Pre-Construction & Construction-Project Assistant Cost Manager/Manager/Senior Manager

Company: PRA

About the Job

Cost Manager – Pre-Construction and Construction

Multiple Levels – Level – Senior Manager, Manager, Asst. Manager

Multiple Levels – Senior Manager, Manager, and Assistant Manager positions. PRA (Project Risk Analytics, LLC) is a best-in-class consulting organization strategically positioned to offer project management, project cost control, risk management and construction cost valuation services for complex construction projects in the Americas. The firm offers a truly innovative approach to managing projects that is tactically defined and detail oriented based on its two core competencies: a risk-based approach to project management and construction costs analytics.

Our Mission: We empower clients with the tools and knowledge they need to take control of project outcomes. Through precise and thoughtful insights, we close the analytics gap to help clients navigate complex design and construction projects of every size.

Our Vision: To elevate project management and cost management, creating a new industry standard for risk-based construction project management.

PRA is seeking to hire cost managers on a full-time basis for our growing New York City office. We are looking for bright, ambitious, self-starters who share our beliefs in the importance of professional growth and talent development.

Ideal candidates are individuals with estimating and cost management experience in the New York City construction industry who are interested in pursuing careers as cost managers. We are looking for candidates that have construction-based knowledge who can add measurable value to the project delivery process in an environment rich with intellectual stimulation and loyalty towards clients. Candidates should have the following attributes:

• Good understanding of Construction Project Cost, Estimating, and Cost Management Processes
• Proficiency in utilizing software, especially MS Excel and estimating applications
• Ability to understand and communicate information contained in design documents, conceptual sketches, bases of design, etc.
• Ability to review change orders and provide concise analysis on the validity of the change
• Have a background in interior or core and shell construction
• Have a background estimating MEPS/T infrastructure
• Understand the industry supply chain down to the subcontractor level
• Able to recognize and adapt to change
• Able to understand the “big picture” by seeing the Client’s view
• Be an effective leader, communicator, and manage situations under pressure while dealing with multiple issues at the same time

Roles and Responsibilities

The candidate will be working as a member of the PRA team as an Estimator or Cost Manager providing construction estimating and cost analysis throughout the project delivery process.

The candidate will be responsible for the following items:

• Deliver estimates based on feasibility, conceptual, schematic, and construction documents
• Develop contractor and other consultants’ RFP's
• Review contractors’ proposals and make final recommendations
• Support the construction activities by providing cost control, schedule monitoring and attending weekly project meetings
• Provide cost benchmarking and cost analysis
• Provide project costs management for all soft and hard costs. Track all budgeted, committed and anticipated final costs from inception to close-out
• Prepare risk- based project progress reports and be able to concisely present to client
• Help to improve processes referring to best practices and adapting to emerging trends and clients changing business environment

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture. Graduate degree is a plus
• Experience requirement based on level of application.
• Demonstrate that he/she has undertaken various roles working with real estate developers, general contractors, construction managers, project management firms, architects/engineers, or owners

Benefits for Full-Time Positions

• Competitive compensation with upside for top performers
• Full benefits package including health & dental insurance
• 3-week paid time off (PTO) includes Vacation, Personal, & Sick
• 401(k) savings plan
• Salary range is $70,000 - $150,000 based on the applicant’s level.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10018 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10018: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $150,000