Senior Cost Estimator - Moving I-4 Forward

RS&H; Celebration (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H is looking for a leader in cost estimation for large-scale construction projects based in Celebration, Florida. This role involves preparing comprehensive cost estimates and coordinating with design and estimating teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of experience in construction estimation. The position offers an opportunity to significantly impact project development through strategic budget management and reporting.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in construction estimation or a similar field.
• Strong ability to oversee and prepare estimates for large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates for construction projects.
• Oversee conceptual estimates and change-order estimates.
• Produce regular budget and cost reports and provide recommendations.

Skills

Cost estimating

Project management

Team collaboration

Budget reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Cost Management

Job description

The Opportunity

This position leads the development of cost estimates for large-scale, complex construction works that are often part of major multi‑year programs. The role is responsible for coordinating with diverse technical design teams and independent cost estimating teams to assess and validate costs and risks. It prepares and validates cost and change‑management reports and produces regular budget and cost reports.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Must

• Lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates based on the total cost of materials, equipment, utilities, labor, risk, and general conditions for large and complex construction projects.
• Oversee and prepare conceptual estimates, change‑order estimates, and other estimates for large, complex projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and assessing and validating costs and risks.
• Develop and standardize cost report templates and issue budget/cost and change‑management reports, driving consistency and strategic insight across large programs.
• Produce regular budget and cost reports, including status, forecast at completion, and variance versus baseline budget, and provide recommendations to senior leadership as needed.
• Identify project constraints and/or needed upgrades, communicate them to the project manager, and collaborate with the team to identify potential solutions and impacts.
• Contribute to the development of project plans, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure cost considerations are integrated into overall project goals.
• Provide expert technical guidance and leadership to junior and support staff, assigning tasks for the project duration and ensuring quality assurance throughout the estimation process.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Cost Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically requires 15 years of relevant experience in construction estimation or a similar field.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.