Cost Estimator

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB is seeking a Cost Estimator based in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role involves providing comprehensive construction cost control functions, including preparation of cost estimates, change order reviews, and feasibility studies. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related field, and have recent experience in electrical and mechanical cost strategies. Strong capabilities in estimating software systems and BIM are preferred. The position is primarily in an indoor office environment but may require on-site work as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field required.
• Recent experience in electrical and mechanical cost strategies.
• Experience with cost control in vertical construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction cost estimates and cost plans.
• Review change orders and evaluate work in progress.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements for estimates.

Skills

Electrical cost strategies

Mechanical cost strategies

Cost control

Estimating software systems

BIM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Onscreen takeoff software

Job description

Position Overview

The Cost Estimator is responsible for all independent construction cost control functions for review of the construction projects change orders including complete estimates, value analysis, schedule of values, comparisons, assisting with feasibility studies, and historical cost reports. This individual can perform cost control functions on multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously. The Cost Estimator should have the ability to identify opportunities within a project that will add value and help successfully accomplish the client’s desired project outcome.

Essential Functions

• Preparation of construction related cost estimates, cost plans, and cost strategies
• Change order reviews and valuations of work in progress and bid analyses
• Preparation of studies and plans on value engineering, life cycle costing, and sustainable practices
• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned
• Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication
• Contributes to and understands the client’s desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying or related field is required
• Recent experience and specialty in electrical and mechanical cost strategies
• Cost control in the commercial/institutional/Industrial sector concentrating on vertical construction
• Experience with conceptual and detailed measurement / pricing
• Experience in CMGC / GCCM process
• Experience with estimating software systems, onscreen takeoff software and BIM
• Professional certifications preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Indoor office environment. May require work on site location when necessary.
• Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines.
• Essential physical tasks include the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone.

RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.