Construction Consultant

MKA International, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a motivated Construction Consultant to join their team in Princeton, NJ. The role involves conducting site assessments, evaluating damage, and preparing detailed repair estimates. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and at least 5 years of diverse project experience. MKA International offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous retirement plan and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction consulting with public and private projects.
• Proven skills in preparing comprehensive construction cost estimates.
• Strong math and computational skills essential for accurate estimates.

Responsibilities

• Document as-built conditions and the extent of damage due to natural and human-induced causes.
• Evaluate repair estimates for pricing accuracy and conceptual feasibility.
• Communicate effectively with clients and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Construction Management

Tools

Xactimate

RS Means

Microsoft Excel

On-screen Takeoff Software

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We are seeking to add a highly-motivated mid-to-senior level Construction Consultant to our team of multi-disciplinary consultants. The individual should have experience performing site visits, condition assessments and documenting findings, confirming scope of work, analysis and evaluation of estimated repair and replacement costs for commercial, residential, industrial, marine and inland structures. Experience in document review and analyses of schedules, contracts, change orders, daily construction reports, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and extent of damage to structures as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, freeze and earthquakes.
• Evaluate conceptual and detailed repair estimates for scope and pricing accuracy.
• Understanding of historical data and pricing for the development and/or evaluation of repair and replacement cost estimates.
• Assess site exposures/construction risks and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
• Identify costs and associated potential hidden exposure/risk to develop rough order of magnitude cost estimates.
• Assist in the preparation of work scopes, instructions to bidders, bid forms or solicitation of relevant information, as needed.
• Perform research to support opinions.
• Communicate with Clients, interface with Governing Officials, Contractors and Consultants.
• Manage multiple projects, executing them on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of Client relationships.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• 5 + years of experience (variety of public and private projects) including $5 million+.
• Bachelor degree in Construction Management or similar field and/or industry level experience preferred.
• Proven analytical and interpretive skills in preparing comprehensive and accurate construction cost estimates (detailed and conceptual).
• Experience in property loss estimating is desirable.
• Strong project management skills.
• Extensive experience with Xactimate, RS Means, Microsoft Excel and Word, on-screen takeoff software and/or other construction estimating software.
• Restoration industry experience desirable.
• Remediation experience including providing appropriate methods of fire and smoke damage restoration, structural drying, and mold remediation and clerk of works services desirable.
• Excellent math and computational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in providing Litigation Support including Expert Testimony at Depositions and/or Trial, Mediation and Arbitration proceedings, desirable.
  
  

Compensation: $70k – $110k

MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer and have a good driving record.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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