Construction Control Representative (Cost Estimator)
Summary
As a Construction Control Representative (Cost Estimator), you will provide guidance and analysis to personnel on several aspects of Architect/Engineering and Construction costs.
Duties
- Prepares cost estimates with bid-level detail for new construction, modernization, renovation, repair, alteration, and lease-construction projects. Analyzes complex proposals, including those involving physical security, historic preservation, seismic upgrades, sustainability, ADA compliance, hazardous materials abatement, and other specialized requirements. Performs calculations to determine cost-effective material and design choices.
- Prepares budget and planning estimates for varied project types including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roofing, office build-outs, parking, life-safety upgrades, security, accessibility, demolition, site work, historic preservation, seismic improvements, and any other construction related disciplines.
- Reviews, verifies, and approves Architect/Engineer cost estimates, price proposals, and detailed estimates for projects ranging from moderate to highly complex buildings and systems. Provides consultation to Architect/Engineering estimators, Project Managers, and design teams to ensure projects are designed within budget. Ensures estimates adhere to guidelines, accessibility codes, requirements, ethics provisions, and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Develops, implements, and reviews Quantity Takeoffs using automated tools. Develops and reviews parametric and definitive estimates using agency tools and commercial estimating software.
- In collaboration with Contract Specialist, manages and coordinates the entire contract lifecycle for external subject matter experts and other services, from initial identification and procurement through contract negotiation, execution, and closeout.