Cost Estimator

DESCRIPTION:

Keville Enterprises, Inc., an established Construction Management Consulting and Inspection firm, is seeking candidates for a full-time Cost Estimator position to work on-site as an owner's representative for JEA to support their capital improvements program. The successful candidate must have at least 4 years of cost estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction activities. Strong experience in water and wastewater plants and utility systems preferred.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Keville Enterprises, Inc. has been serving the Construction Management Industry since 1991. A WBE Certified Construction management and inspection firm, Keville specializes in providing a full spectrum of construction management and support services as an owner's representative on public and private projects. Today Keville is one of the largest and most successful woman-owned CM firms in the nation committed to 100% client satisfaction and continuous development and improvement of our employees, products, and services.

BENEFITS:

401k Profit Sharing Plan Medical Dental Vision Wellness incentives Life Disability Critical Illness Accident Hospital insurance Health/Dependent Care FSA paid Vacation Sick and Holiday time off Parental leave Employee Assistance Plan Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discounts an Employee Referral Bonus Program We support ample industry related training and a broad range of career opportunities.

DUTIES:

Prepares detailed construction cost estimates for all disciplines for small to large scale (+ $20 million) utility projects. Provide coordination and liaison with project management and project engineering personnel throughout the estimate development. Reviews estimates for adequacy, uniformity and completeness. Obtains and evaluates vendor quotes, bid information and change orders. Reviews contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes. Prepares material take-offs and reviews take-offs of others from planning documents or engineering drawings. Prepares conceptual and comparative cost study estimates from preliminary sketches. Prepares quantity takeoffs to support construction cost estimates for all disciplines. Prepare detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems. Accumulates, evaluates and documents historical cost data for the development of future estimates. Prepares and/or reviews final Engineer's estimate. Interacts with client, project managers, other project consultants, and upper-level management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, architecture or related field preferred. 4+ years of cost estimating experience directly related to both engineering and construction activities is required. Experience with use of different estimating programs is highly desirable, including a high proficiency in MS Excel. Experience estimating in utility related projects such as water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, water piping, wastewater piping, force mains, and drainage projects. This employer participates in E-Verify. More Information:

OTHER:

OSHA 10 Construction certification is a condition of employment. Keville Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability Background checks required. Pre-employment (post-offer) #J-18808-Ljbffr Keville Enterprises, Inc.