MCO Construction and Services, Inc Hiring for REMOTE ON CALL – Construction Cost Estimator Job at Miami, FL Full Time

MCO is currently seeking an experienced Cost Estimator with 3+ years of experience in producing cost analysis services for construction projects or services. In this role, you will be required to consult with clients and visit job sites, collect and analyze data, prepare detailed construction cost estimates, and analyze blueprints and other documents to develop accurate and detailed project estimates using specific procedures using labor, production time, materials, and potential setbacks.
A top-notch Cost Estimator can see the big picture of a project and estimate all costs accurately. To ensure success as a Cost Estimator, you should have in-depth knowledge of construction and mechanical processes, an eye for detail, and advanced mathematical skills.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop a basis of scope for bidding and estimating purposes.
• Prepare and provides estimating services which include conceptual, schematic, design
• development, and construction level estimates.
• Manage the preparation and coordination of bid documents, production, subcontractor and
• vendor pricing, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, and project turnover to the Project Manager.
• Review and prepare subcontractor pricing, from bid documents and proposals through change
• orders.
• Track and compare planned vs. actual time, cost results, and make recommendations to correct either positive or negative variances.
• Reviews drawings and bid requirements thoroughly.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Maintain open and cordial communication and good working relationship with project managers, engineers, architects, and management teams.
• Preparing and presenting cost reports for clients.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a similar field, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction and engineering processes
• A Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of technical training and/or experience.
• Certifications: ASPE, CSP, CPE, LEED Accreditation programming certs are a plus but not a requirement.
• Proven work experience as a Cost Estimator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Projects software and Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.), Estimating and scheduling systems, and spec reading.
• Ability to assist in presenting an analysis of project cost estimates, expenditures, and forecasts to managers in order to enable/enhance project/program decision-making.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret drawings, blueprints, contract specifications, and other technical documents used in mechanical, construction, and general contracting
• Ability to develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all projects. Provide and explain information to various managers. Maintain excellent business relationships with various vendors and subcontractors.
• Ability to assist in presenting an analysis of project cost estimates, expenditures, and forecasts to managers in order to enable/enhance project/program decision-making.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 – $55.00 per hour

Schedule:

• On call

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location