Senior Project Cost Estimator

Duties: • Leads, manages, and contributes to thepreparation of comprehensive construction cost estimates for buildings andinfrastructure based on project drawings, specifications, and outlines. • Develops and evaluates cost estimates, forms,and supporting materials required for securing State and federal grants,including school aid programs, while representing the District in relatedfunding discussions. • Reviews and verifies the accuracy andcompleteness of construction cost estimates submitted by architects andengineers, comparing them with internal District estimates. • Collaborates with architects and engineers toreconcile discrepancies between external and District cost estimates,negotiating agreements on preliminary project cost projections. • Conducts analyses and prepares detailed reportswhen contractor bids significantly deviate from agreed construction costestimates. • Examines contractors' cost breakdowns forcontract work, recommending acceptance or rejection as a basis for progresspayments. • Evaluates and approves or rejects submittedchange orders for ongoing construction projects, including additional chargesor credits. • Creates and reviews cost estimates for variousconstruction projects to ensure accuracy and alignment with project objectives. • Establishes and oversees procedures forapproving building project plans and specifications and managing theirsubmission for public bidding. • Develops and maintains systems for tracking andanalyzing data through records, charts, and graphs, comparing estimatedconstruction costs with actual expenditures. • Organizes and participates in seminars andworkshops for staff and minority contractors to provide guidance on biddingprocedures, contracts, and cost estimation for school construction projects. • Prepares cost assessments for damage to Districtproperty caused by incidents such as fires, natural disasters, or vandalism. • Establishes and monitors project budgets forschool building initiatives. • Provides assistance and consultation to otherbranches on related functions and responsibilities. • Prepares preliminary and final independent costestimates to support negotiations with designers or contractors for PM/CMteams. • Generates change order cost estimates to assistOwner Authorized Representatives in negotiation processes. • Offers expertise during pricing negotiations forconstruction projects. • Develops analyses and cost estimates for claimsand disputes. • Reviews contractors' claims and proposals forvalidity, ensuring accountability and alignment with project terms. • Performs additional responsibilities asrequired. Required Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 10 years of full-time, professional experience in preparing comprehensive cost estimates for Type I, II, III, and V building construction, as defined by the State building code. At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs. Proven expertise in developing and estimating scopes of work for change orders with accuracy and efficiency. Ability to compare independent cost estimates with contractor proposals to identify and resolve discrepancies swiftly. Skilled in interpreting RFI/RFC responses to define scopes of work and independently estimate associated costs. Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members, contractors, and stakeholders Required Education: • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering,or Construction Management from an accredited college or university.