Cost Estimator

Job Title

Cost Estimator

Location

1601 Market Street, Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19103 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

The Cost Estimating and Claims Analysis Consultant will report to the Contracts Manager and

support the School District Office of Capital Programs.

Job Essential Duties and Responsibilities:.

A. Design Development Phase

1. Develop and prepare Pre-Design Conceptual Budget Estimates and cost

estimates at Design Development and Construction Document phases.

2. Implement necessary document, data, and communication tracking and filing

system necessary for effective claims avoidance.

3. Review documents/drawings to ascertain whether the design is consistent

with programming and construction budgets.

4. Provide constructability reviews of the drawings, specifications and

Addendum.

5. Attend pre-bid meetings, bid openings, low bidder de-scope meetings, and

make recommendations to the Contracts Manager regarding contract awards.

B. Construction Administration Phase

1. Prepare detailed "fair-price" estimates for change orders and assist in the

negotiations with the contractor(s), reconcile proposed change order costs as

may be provided by the contractor, the Architect, and/or the Construction

Manager. Provide justifications and recommendations to SDP.

2. Review, and prepare cost and time impact analysis and provide

recommendations with justifications to SDP on change orders for various

construction contracts including new and major/minor renovations.

3. Analyze the merits of the Contractor's disputes or claims and provide

recommendations on the justification, cost and time impacts to SOP Project

Manager for disposition. Include recommended exceptions, denials and/or

acceptance.

4. Assist in negotiations with the Contractor on disputes and claims to seek a

fair and prompt settlement.

5. Provide expeditious review and analysis on all change orders, disputes, claims

and modifications to the contracts so as not to delay project schedules and

deliverables.

Job Requirements