Senior Cost Estimator

Colliers; Michigan; On-site; USD 149,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Medical benefits

Sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Colliers is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Estimator to support our Enterprise Project Management team for a large multinational client. You will act as the subject matter expert on cost estimation, guiding project managers and the real estate team across pre- and post-contract phases.

You will develop cost-management processes, establish realistic budgets, identify risks, and collaborate with PMs to ensure projects remain on time and within budget. International experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in construction management, engineering or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in Cost Estimating and Management (pre-contract and post-contract) required
• Special knowledge in typical cost benchmarks for industrial buildings and relevant cost influencing factors
• Ability to critically review cost plans for quality and accuracy before management approval
• Understanding of contract types (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design & Build, cost-plus) for advising project teams
• Must have international experience working on industrial construction projects
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with digital design methods like BIM and cost databases
• Structured, organized work style; self-starter attitude
• Special skills with tools such as CostX or similar

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain processes for cost management procedures
• Oversee internal construction activities, guide and support as Cost Estimator for PMs and real estate teams
• Define realistic budgets for construction projects based on requirements, procurement strategy, codes and market conditions
• Identify significant cost risks and develop mitigation measures with project teams
• Provide cost estimates from preliminary to detailed stages of the project life cycle
• Evaluate cost control effectiveness and review forecasts to safeguard budget and cash-out plans
• Leverage expertise to enable on-time, on-budget project delivery
• Support PM in Value Engineering, price and claim negotiations with General Contractor
• Collaborate closely with Project Manager for overall project success and client growth targets

Skills

Cost Estimation

Cost Management

BIM

CostX

RIB iTwo

MS Office

Budgeting

International Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related

Tools

BIM software

CostX

RIB iTwo

Cost databases

Job description

Make your next move an expert one.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

About You

Colliers Global Occupier Services is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Estimator for a large, multinational industrial and office Client of ours. This role will work within our Enterprise Project Management service line. You will be a subject matter expert dedicated to the account to provide ongoing support to our project managers and real estate team.

In this role, you will…

• Develop, implement, and maintain processes for effective cost management procedures
• As a member of our central Real Estate team overseeing all internal construction activities of Client worldwide, you guide and support as Cost Estimator and assist the Project Managers (PM) in defining realistic budgets for construction projects based on specific project requirements, the applied procurement strategy and contract type, regional building codes and actual market situations
• Identify significant cost risks and development of mitigation measures in close collaboration with the project teams.
• Provide cost estimates in various stages of the project life cycle from preliminary to detailed level.
• During execution of the projects, you evaluate the effectiveness of cost control measures by the project team and review cost forecasts and cost reports to safeguard budget and cash-out plan adherence.
• Leverage expertise in cost and time effective construction methods experience to enable the project manager to deliver the projects on time and within budget.
• When cost optimizations are required, you support the PM in Value Engineering, price, and claim negotiations with the General Contractor.
• Close collaboration with the Project Manager is key for the overall project success and delivering on Client’s growth targets.

What success looks like

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in construction management, engineering or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in Cost Estimating and Management (pre-contract and post-contract) required
• Special knowledge in typical cost benchmarks for industrial buildings (manufacturing, testing, R&D facilities, warehouses, offices) and relevant cost influencing factors.
• Ability to critically review and challenge presented cost plans for quality and accuracy before management approval.
• Profound understanding of most applicable contract types (examples, pre-construction project-partnering, Design-Bid-Build to Design & Build and Open Book/cost plus fees, BTS-Lease) to consult our project teams on contract management topics.
• Must have international experience working on industrial construction projects
• Good Command of MS Office-applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience of digital design methods like BIM and work in cost databases
• Structured, organized way of working - we look for self-starters at work.
• Special skills in applications such as RIB iTwo or CostX or similar tools are required.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term/long-term disability. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match. Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually. Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off. Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year. Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) of paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment. Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.

Bonus

This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

For Salary Roles

Approximate Salary Range for Role: $148,762 to $160,000

Area/Location Specific

WFH USA

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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