Construction Cost Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

MKA International, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Construction Cost Estimator to join our team of multi-disciplinary consultants in Phoenix. You will perform detailed take-offs, estimate for medium to large projects using Xactimate and other tools, and review schedules, contracts, and change orders.

Strong communication and client-relations skills are essential. Responsibilities include field documentation, developing cost estimates, researching historical pricing, and analyzing risk.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience on a variety of public and private projects.
• Proven analytical and interpretive skills in preparing cost estimates.
• Membership with ASPE and AACE International desired; CPE certification preferred.
• On-site construction experience is desirable.
• Experience in property loss estimating is desirable.
• Extensive experience with Xactimate, RS Means, Excel and Word, and takeoff software.

Responsibilities

• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage extent.
• Produce accurate repair/replacement estimates from scopes.
• Research historical data and pricing for estimates.
• Assess exposure and reflect costs in estimates.
• Develop general and special conditions costs.
• Analyze third-party estimates and proposals.
• Support opinions with research and communicate with clients.
• Travel nationwide as needed on short notice.

Skills

Xactimate

RS Means

Excel

Word

Takeoffs

Estimating software

On-screen takeoff

Education

ASPE membership

AACE International membership

CPE certification

Tools

Xactimate

RS Means

On-screen takeoff software

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated Construction Cost Estimator to our team of multi-disciplinary consultants. The individual will have knowledge in performing detailed take-offs of property conditions, estimating for medium to large projects utilizing Xactimate and other estimating software for residential, commercial, industrial facilities, marine and inland structures. Experience in document review and analyses of schedules, contracts, change orders, daily construction reports, authoring technical reports.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Field work 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, and earthquakes.
• Produce accurate repair/ replacement estimates from repair scopes using conceptual and schematic drawings, field notes and photographs.
• Research of historical data and pricing in the development of repair and replacement cost estimates.
• Assess potential exposure/construction risk and be able to appropriately analyze cost and reflect these in an estimate.
• Develop general and special conditions costs.
• Analyses of third party estimates and proposals.
• Perform research to support opinions.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues to develop estimates and prepare reports.
• Retention and development of client relationships.
• Willing to travel nationwide, as needed, on short notice at times.
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience (variety of public and private projects)
• Proven analytical and interpretive skills in preparing comprehensive and accurate construction cost estimates (detailed and conceptual).
• Membership with ASPE and AACE International desired along with Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) certification preferred.
• On site construction experience is desirable.
• Experience in property loss estimating is desirable.
• Extensive experience with Xactimate, RS Means, Microsoft Excel and Word, on-screen takeoff software and other construction estimating software.
• Excellent math and computational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

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.