Cost Estimator - Construction Change & Claims (Hybrid)

fronza & francis, llc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fronza & Francis is a high-performance, women-owned firm providing project management, construction management, and contract support services. This Cost Estimator role in Seattle supports the Commercial/Change Management team, preparing independent cost estimates and reviewing pricing for changes, claims, and project impacts.

You will analyze scope, quantities, costs, and schedule relationships, reconcile estimates, and coordinate with project teams. A hybrid on-site schedule may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in construction estimating, cost analysis, engineering, or project controls.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing construction cost estimates and change order pricing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and reading construction plans, specs, and scope documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review independent cost estimates for proposed changes, change orders, claims, and other commercial items.
• Review project plans, specs, scope documents, RFIs, and change documentation to define scope and develop accurate cost impacts.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and evaluate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect costs.
• Evaluate contractor change order proposals and estimates for completeness, reasonableness, and documentation.
• Develop basis-of-estimate documentation, assumptions, exclusions, allowances, contingencies, and risk considerations.
• Perform estimate reconciliation and cost comparisons and support negotiations with contractors and project teams.
• Support claims and cost exposure evaluations by reviewing cost records, pricing assumptions, and change documentation.
• Coordinate with Scheduler and Commercial/Change Management team to assess cost vs schedule impacts.
• Support change tracking, forecasting, cost reporting, and documentation for decisions.

Skills

Construction estimating

Cost analysis

Change order review

Forecasting

Cost reconciliation

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

HCSS

InEight

CostOS

OST

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

AGTEK

Job description

Fronza & Francis is a high-performance, women-owned firm providing project management, construction management, and contract support services. This Cost Estimator role in Seattle supports the Commercial/Change Management team, preparing independent cost estimates and reviewing pricing for changes, claims, and project impacts.

You will analyze scope, quantities, costs, and schedule relationships, reconcile estimates, and coordinate with project teams. A hybrid on-site schedule may be needed.