Senior Construction Cost Estimator & Field Expert

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

Job summary

MKA International in Phoenix, AZ seeks a mid-to-senior Construction Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary team.

You will perform site visits, document conditions, evaluate repair costs, and support litigation with expert testimony when needed. Qualified candidates have 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor in Construction Management, and proficiency with Xactimate/RS Means and MS Office. Travel is required at times.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on public and private projects.
• Bachelor degree in Construction Management or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills in cost estimates (detailed and conceptual).
• Experience in property loss estimating is desirable.
• Proficiency with Xactimate, RS Means, Excel and Word.
• Remediation experience including fire/smoke damage restoration, structural drying and mold remediation desirable.
• Excellent math and computational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in providing litigation support including expert testimony desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork to document as-built conditions and extent of damage to structures as a result of natural and/or human origins.
• Evaluate conceptual and detailed repair estimates for scope and pricing accuracy.
• Understanding of historical data and pricing for repair/replacement estimates.
• Assess site exposures/construction risks and reflect these in estimates.
• Identify costs and hidden exposure to develop rough order of magnitude estimates.
• Assist in preparation of work scopes, instructions to bidders, bid forms or solicitation of relevant information.
• Perform research to support opinions.
• Communicate with clients, interface with governing officials, contractors and consultants.
• Manage multiple projects, on time and within budget.
• Retention and development of client relationships.
• Willing to travel on short notice.

Skills

5+ years experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor degree in Construction Management

Tools

Xactimate

RS Means

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

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Job description

MKA International in Phoenix, AZ seeks a mid-to-senior Construction Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary team.

You will perform site visits, document conditions, evaluate repair costs, and support litigation with expert testimony when needed. Qualified candidates have 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor in Construction Management, and proficiency with Xactimate/RS Means and MS Office. Travel is required at times.