Senior Construction Cost Estimator - Nationwide Travel

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

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.