Construction Cost Estimator

McKissack is a renowned minority-owned (M/WBE certified) professional design and construction firm with a rich history spanning over 120 years. As a family-owned business, we have successfully completed more than 6,000 projects, emphasizing excellence, innovation, and community impact in every endeavor.

Title: Cost Estimator

The Cost Estimating and Claims Analysis Consultant will report to the Contracts Manager and support the School District Office of Capital Programs.

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A.

1. Develop and prepare Pre-Design Conceptual Budget Estimates and cost estimates at Design Development and Construction Document phases.

2. Implement necessary document, data, and communication tracking and filing system necessary for effective claims avoidance.

3. Review documents/drawings to ascertain whether the design is consistent with programming and construction budgets.

4. Provide constructability reviews of the drawings, specifications and Addendum.

5. Attend pre-bid meetings, bid openings, low bidder de-scope meetings, and make recommendations to the Contracts Manager regarding contract awards.

B.

1. Prepare detailed "fair-price" estimates for change orders and assist in the negotiations with the contractor(s), reconcile proposed change order costs as may be provided by the contractor, the Architect, and/or the Construction Manager. Provide justifications and recommendations to SDP.

2. Review, and prepare cost and time impact analysis and provide recommendations with justifications to SDP on change orders for various construction contracts including new and major/minor renovations.

3. Analyze the merits of the Contractor's disputes or claims and provide recommendations on the justification, cost and time impacts to SDP Project Manager for disposition. Include recommended exceptions, denials and/or acceptance.

4. Assist in negotiations with the Contractor on disputes and claims to seek a fair and prompt settlement.

5. Provide expeditious review and analysis on ail change orders, disputes, claims and modifications to the contracts so as not to delay project schedules and deliverables.

Pay: Up to $120,016.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you Prepare detailed "fair price" estimates for change orders? Yes, should be your answer to continue to apply.
• Have you Assisted in negotiations with the Contractor on disputes and claims to seek a fair and prompt settlement before? Yes, should be your answer to continue to apply.

Work Location: In person