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Job type full-time
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Cost estimator - ( 2100026g )
Description
We’re in the business of limitless potentialFrom iconic designs to monumental ground breakings, we believe the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives.
By managing capital programs and projects as if they were our own, our project management business, and technical experts work with clients to strategize, plan, and implement projects that help them achieve their organization’s objectivesOur award-winning team has managed thousands of projects across all sectors — hospitals, airports, and entire university campuses; infrastructure like mass transit and water-treatment facilities; and energy and resource assignments, from mines to wind farms.
Join an award-winning team of program and project management specialists that are passionate to bring transformational project solutions to life.
Your opportunity
The cost estimator will support the $1.3-billion (usd) willamette water supply program by providing cost estimating and cost evaluation support for capital projectsThe position contributes to achievement of cost management goals and objectives by developing budgets, evaluating bids and proposals, evaluating and negotiating changes, and helping to anticipate and address claims.
Your key responsibilities
Review design consultant and construction contractor cost estimates and supporting documents
Review cost estimates associated with value engineering proposals
Prepare independent cost estimates or check estimates as requested
Support project construction managers and project managers with contract disputes involving cost issues (invoice values, change order amounts, claims, etc.)
Participate in guaranteed maximum price development, review, and negotiations
Coordinate with public outreach, real estate, permitting, controls, and other functions as necessary
Collaborate with engineers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers
Monitor and report on relevant commodities
Recommend cost management strategies
Support the annual baseline and budgeting process
Maintain appropriate records in the project management information system (e-builder)
Monitor and track cost estimating performance (e.g., budget vs bid results)
Build and maintain unit cost database
Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following pmo and company health and safety guidelines and policies
Complete miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications
Your capabilities and credentials
Proficient in ms office suite products including excel, word, powerpoint, and outlook
Excellent organization skills, capacity to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently, and quickly adapt to new priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional client service
Demonstrated ability to build trust and positive business relationships
Effective problem-solving and negotiation skills
If interested in an alternate work schedule that includes working remotely (outside the program management office): access to reliable internet
Preferred skills:
Familiarity with e-builder
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Certified cost professional (ccp)
Ten or more years of related and relevant work experience
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of timeField work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around usJoin us and redefine your personal best.
Primary location: united states-oregon-portland
Job: project controls professional
Organization: bc-2249 water-program management-us
Employee status: regular
Job level: individual contributor
Travel: no
Schedule: full-time
Job posting: sep 13, 2021, 8:35:21 am
Req id: 2100026g
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expressionWe prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employmentStantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employmentEeo including disability/protected veterans
