Cost Estimator

4 months ago

Boise, United States Currie And Brown Full time
About The Role

Currie & Brown is looking for a skilled and experienced Construction Cost Estimator with a background in MEP for our client location in Boise, Idaho. The successful candidate will support project leaders by providing construction expertise of our core services, including estimation, procurement, cost planning and more. These functions should be performed while ensuring that they are completed within budget and to the highest standards, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing, and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation, and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider.

We offer a fun and challenging environment where your skillset will grow. Qualified candidates should also possess a strong desire to lead, mentor and develop a successful team.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Estimation and Budgeting:

  • Prepare initial cost estimates based on project plans and specifications.
  • Develop detailed budgets and forecasts for construction projects.
  • Monitor costs throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to the allocated budget.
Contract Management:
  • Draft, review, and manage construction contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with all contractual terms and conditions.
  • Handle variations and changes to the project scope and manage associated costs.
Tendering and Procurement:
  • Prepare tender documents, including bills of quantities and other pricing schedules.
  • Evaluate and select contractors and suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability.
  • Negotiate contract terms and prices with contractors and suppliers.
Cost Control and Management:
  • Track and control construction costs throughout the project.
  • Conduct regular financial reviews and prepare cost reports.
  • Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities.
Valuation and Payment Certification:
  • Conduct site visits and assessments to value completed work.
  • Prepare and issue interim and final payment certificates to contractors.
  • Ensure payments are made according to contract terms and completed work.
Change Management:
  • Assess the cost implications of changes in project scope or specifications.
  • Negotiate and agree on cost variations with contractors and clients.
  • Update project budgets and forecasts to reflect changes.
Final Account Preparation:
  • Prepare final accounts and reconcile any discrepancies.
  • Ensure all contractual obligations have been fulfilled before closing the project.
  • Manage the settlement of final payments and release of retention monies.
Cost Reporting and Analysis:
  • Provide regular cost reports to project stakeholders, highlighting key financial metrics and any variances from the budget.
  • Analyze cost data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Requirements:
  • A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in quantity surveying within the construction industry.
  • Proficiency in cost estimation and budgeting software.
  • Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
  • Extensive knowledge of MEP systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess costs and financial risks.
  • Excellent numerical ability for accurate cost calculations and financial reporting.
  • Effective communication skills to liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and manage disputes.
  • High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in cost estimates.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Strong organizational skills to keep track of documents, contracts, and financial records.


About Us

Currie & Brown is one of the leading International physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network.

Our people, from the first-day apprentice to senior management make our business what it is today. Everybody in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced they are, plays their own unique part in our success and have fun along the way.

With principal offices in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York and Shanghai, we operate throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, India and the Middle East.

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