Cost Estimating Experts

Structuralforensicexperts; United States; Hybrid; USD 113,652 - 161,868; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction forensic firm in the United States seeks experienced Cost Estimators to evaluate damages in construction-related claims. Responsibilities include assessing contract documents, conducting field visits, and preparing reports. Candidates should hold a degree in Engineering or Construction and have over 20 years of experience with various construction projects. Excellent communication skills and expertise in providing testimony are essential. This part-time role offers competitive hourly pay, transitioning to full-time.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of combined academic/professional experience in Cost Estimating.
• Experience with Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Industrial, and/or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to provide expert testimony in legal settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate contract documents, plans and specifications.
• Conduct field visits and review existing conditions.
• Prepare reports and provide testimony when necessary.

Skills

Expert written and verbal communication

Cost estimating for construction projects

Evaluation of contract documents

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction

Job description

Cost Estimatorsare needed. Subject projects include:

• Stormwater, Water and Sewer Systems
• Roadways and Pavements for Streets, Highways, Airports, and Industrial facilities.
• Geotechnical Issues
• Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing defects in buildings
• Structural and Geotechnical problems with Bridges and Marine Structures.

SFE works throughout the US to valuate damages in claims relating to construction defects and delay. The firm has staff in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Indiana, Missouri, West Virginia, Colorado, California, Oregon, and Washington. There are several great teams to be part of, or you can work principally from your current location.

Responsibilities

Evaluation of contract documents, plans and specifications, construction and quality control activities, existing conditions to determine costs related to defects and delays in construction. Work includes field visits, review of documents, preparation of reports, and when necessary, depositions and testimony at trial.

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering or Construction related field.
• 20+ years of combined academic/professional experience in Cost Estimating for Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Industrial, and/or infrastructure projects.
• Expert testimony in depositions and in court is required, so excellent written and verbal communication is critical.

Pay Structure

This is a part-time role which may transition to full-time.

Contractors are paid an hourly rate, up to $200/hr, based on their qualifications and the nature of the work required.

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