Summary:

Under specific to limited direction depending on the level, provides construction cost estimates for the various stages of construction projects resulting in a budgetary cost estimate for all construction work. Develop job cost history for construction and provide quality assurance. Develop and maintain professional relationships within the Engineering services group.

 

Responsibilities:

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Construction Estimator I

Assist in developing estimated construction costs during all design phases; conceptual, 35%, 65%, and 95% drawings submittals as requested.  Assists in development of parametric models based on historical project data. Assists and documents project close out cost analysis; comparing final project cost to base budget estimate plus any budget modifications. Supports the department with ongoing development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases.

 

All

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

 

Other information:

 

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS 

·         Knowledge of reading, comprehending and communicating technical information to others using documents, drawings and interpersonal skills effectively.

·         Knowledge and ability to read engineering plans, contracts, and material specifications.

·         Knowledge of OSHA standards as applicable to the construction industry.

·         Knowledge of construction cost estimates, materials, methods, tools, construction management and project scheduling.

·         Knowledge of applicable building and trades codes, formal training and experience in construction project management, cost estimating, and scheduling.

·         Knowledge in field construction techniques, labor and equipment requirements.

·         Knowledge of Excel, using formulas and pivot tables

·         Knowledge of computer software, including; Construction Scheduling and Cost Estimating applications.

·         Skill in verbal and written communication.

·         Skill in learning other software for use in tracking and cost estimating.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

All

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or construction-related field. Certification in construction related field and progressively responsible professional/exempt work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Construction Estimator I

Non-supervisory - Two (2) years professional work experience in the construction estimating field an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

AND

Supervisory - None.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

 

·         Bush Alaska and arctic experience.

·         Understanding of estimating processes, including quality take-offs.

·         Preferred past use of Oracle P6, Hard Dollar.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

·         Must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds.

·         ANMC is not a latex free facility; an employee should expect to work in an environment where latex may be present.

·         May travel within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft.