Senior Cost Estimator & Project Controls Lead

Project Time & Cost, LLC

Maine

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Acuity International is seeking a Senior Cost Consultant to lead cost estimating, analysis, and control activities. You will maintain relationships with project personnel and guide engineers while ensuring schedule and project goals are met.

The role emphasizes developing staff and upholding the company mission and values. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management and 10+ years of cost experience, plus CCP certification.

Qualifications

Candidate must be a US Citizen.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study (Architectural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline preferred) and 10+ years of relevant experience in related industry.
Certified Cost Professional certification from AACE International or similar certification required. May include: CCP-AACE, CEP-AACE, or CPE-ASPE certification.
Knowledge in capital cost and services cost.
Knowledge of scope change management.
Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction systems, and startup work processes.
Proficiency in using multiple discipline-specific software applications.
Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to cost problems.
Knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes, and understanding of Controller instructions, which impact Project Controls (including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination Data).
Knowledge in the use of computers and several basic software applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint for executing work processes
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Strong communication, leadership and organization skills.

Responsibilities

Assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
Assists in preparing cost data for projects, proposals and contract negotiations.
Assist with scope change management.
Determines scope definition requirements for a discipline or other specialty and works with Engineering and other sources to coordinate the production of required data to conform to the overall estimate preparation plan.
Develops quantity takeoffs for a discipline or specialty using defined documents or undefined scope assumptions. Verifies quantities provided by others.
Develops and applies unit rates (cost and job hours) to quantity takeoffs and to otherwise developed quantities within a discipline or other specialty.
Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
Prepare and coordinate cost reports.
Collects and classifies cost engineering data.
Performs data analysis and development.
Performs any other duties as directed by the Project Manager / Supervisor / Manager