HNTB

Construction Cost Estimator III

HNTB$100K — $157K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field and 6 years relevant experience, or
  • 10 years relevant experience in cost estimation in lieu of degree
  • AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) or ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) preferred
  • Experience using commercially available estimating software
  • Background in client project management or construction management services is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for complex projects with minimal supervision
  • Establish project costs through conceptual estimating prior to design development
  • Support price negotiations and client presentations as necessary
  • Calculate duration estimates for construction activities based on expected production rates
  • Collaborate with the scheduling team on productivity-based cost estimates
  • Analyze project specifications and historical data for accurate cost calculations
  • Review contractual documents to identify scope changes and work requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Retirement savings plans with company match
Full Job Description
This opportunity entails preparing all aspects of detailed cost estimates with minimal supervision for projects that are generally larger and more complex estimating assignments. Accurately projecting the cost of upcoming projects. Responsible for conceptual, definitive, man-hour, and equipment factored total installed cost estimates. Duties may also include preparing economic cost studies, cash flows, and contingency analyses.

What You'll Do:
  • Performs detailed cost estimates utilizing the Cost Breakdown Structure, determining the cost of each item from experience and summarizing the total. Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
  • Performs conceptual estimating by establishing a project's cost prior to development of graphical representation of a facility. Works closely with the project supervisor to ensure the project estimate meets all financial and regulatory guidelines. Operates and provides oversight and guidance on the use of selected estimating software.
  • Provides support in price negotiations. Obtains cost information for materials and services. Participates in client presentations as required.
  • Performs detailed cost estimates for professional services.
  • Develops duration estimates of specific construction activities based on assumed construction approach and appropriate production rates. Prepares independent cost estimates for submitted change order proposals.
  • Collaborates with scheduling team to develop productivity-based cost estimates and to ensure alignment of estimates to construction schedules.
  • Analyzes specifications, drawings, sketches, and sample layouts to calculate total construction cost using labor, material, and equipment pricing schedules in concert with historical data.
  • Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes.
  • Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction means and methods to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
  • Prepares takeoffs on complex projects, drawings, and plans with project management and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy. Assigns material costs and staffing costs to the takeoffs.
  • Supports the preparation of procurement documents related to Estimating Specifications.


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related degree and 6 years relevant experience, or
  • In lieu of education, 10 years relevant experience with the development of cost estimates


What We Prefer:
  • AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or equivalent
  • Experience preparing cost estimates on behalf of general contractor using commercially available estimating software
  • Experience working as client's PM/CM agent (e.g., providing program management/construction management services), or as part of design-build contractor (or equivalent design and construction experience)


Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:
Minneapolis, MN

The approximate pay range for Minnesota is $100,791.08 - $157,647.59. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $95,991.51 - $187,675.71. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an American infrastructure design firm that was founded in 1914. The firm has designed many bridges, roadways, airports, and other infrastructure projects throughout the United States. HNTB has worked on many high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, and the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. The firm has over 60 offices throughout the United States and employs over 5,000 people.
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