Cost Estimator

1 week ago


Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States Baker Construction Full time

Position Overview:

As a Cost Estimator at Baker Construction, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial viability of our projects. Your expertise will be essential in accurately assessing project costs and providing valuable insights to our teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Scope Analysis: Utilize your extensive experience to comprehend project requirements, leading quantity takeoffs, statistical evaluations, and cost assessments.

2. Vendor Relations: Foster relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing for materials and labor.

3. Cost Analysis Preparation: Compile detailed cost analyses covering materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor services, and overhead expenses.

4. Communication: Liaise with the proposal team to address any discrepancies or omissions in bids or contractual items.

5. Plan Review: Examine owner plans and specifications to gain a thorough understanding of the project, establishing a solid foundation for your estimates.

6. Document Review: Collaborate with the legal department to review all bid and contract documents.

7. Site Investigations: Conduct thorough site assessments to identify potential challenges or unique conditions that may affect project execution.

8. Data Management: Maintain a comprehensive historical database encompassing geographical data, labor rates, union specifics, installation rates, and material pricing.

9. Estimating Proficiency: Demonstrate expertise in various estimating methodologies, processes, and classifications.

10. Market Insight: Maintain a deep understanding of market pricing and relevant sources within your area of specialization.

11. EPC and Construction Knowledge: Leverage your broad knowledge and experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) estimating practices.

12. Commercial Acumen: Apply your understanding of commercial terms and conditions, including contractor relationships, currency fluctuations, taxation, and inflation.

13. Financial Insight: Grasp project cash flows and the time value of money as it relates to working capital costs.

14. Risk Management: Develop and implement risk models to identify project risks, recommend contingency amounts, and lead risk development workshops.

Travel Requirements: This position may require occasional travel, estimated at 20%.


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