Keish Inc. ยท 1 month ago
Senior Cost Estimator/ Manager
Keish Inc. is an environmental compliance firm specializing in sustainable infrastructure. They are seeking a Senior Cost Estimator/Manager to oversee the Program Estimating Unit, develop capital cost estimates, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.
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Responsibilities
Works in the development of all capital cost estimates for CAHSR from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates
Develop policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating
Manage the cost estimating group in the development of all capital cost estimates for CAHSRA from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates
Develop Estimate Development Plans and Basis of Estimate reports as required
Facilitates the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders
Supports the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines and Project Update Reports
Support the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines and Project Update Reports
Facilitate the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Professional certification as cost estimator and/or engineer
Possesses knowledge of design and construction disciplines, including the means and methods used on the CAHSR Program and transit infrastructure projects
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of estimating
Significant demonstrable experience in report writing specifically but not limited to Estimate Development Plans and Basis if Estimates
Ability to develop and manage appropriate internal and external resources to facilitate the development of accurate cost estimates in a schedule driven program environment
For the manager level; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Science/Management or Quantity Surveying and at least 20+ years of estimating experience with minimum 10 years in transit work with typical project size over $10 Billion
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and follow established procedures
Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and utilize internal and external resources to develop accurate cost estimates within a schedule-driven program environment
Can communicate effectively with different disciplines to obtain scope of work and other information and manage the development of estimates
A solution-oriented mindset with the ability to address compliance challenges and resolve issues promptly
Preferred
Professional certification as cost estimator and/or engineer
Manager should have 15+ years of estimating experience with minimum 10 years in transit work with typical project size over $1B. Management experience on large programs with proven track record
Sr. Estimator should have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Science/Management. Ability to read blueprints and generate, quantities, work breakdown structure and scope of work. Can create an estimate plan leading to deliver a complete estimate complying with program requirements. Supervision of the junior and mid-level estimators and cost analysts
Experience with analyzing, reviewing, and estimating of change orders and good negotiating skills
Experience in database driven estimating software (Timberline, Heavy Bid, H C S S , Onscreen Takeoff, etc.)
Company
Keish Inc.
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