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Houston, Texas, United States
Onsite
At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!
We are currently looking for a Senior Estimator to join our team for an upcoming role, working in power/data center construction. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a role with upcoming client and be exposed to numerous projects focusing on estimating, change orders, negotiations and cost reporting.
In this role, you will be a member of our highly reputable cost management and estimating team. The cost team delivers solutions to clients in the areas of conceptual estimating, budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, value management, economic forecasting, milestone reports, pre- and post-contract auditing, change order review and reconciliation, BIM 5D cost modeling, LEED cost analysis, life cycle costing, and more. We encourage you to research us to learn more about our outstanding reputation within this service line.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare accurate and detailed construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction document level design.
Research prices on material and labor using published documents, local conditions, market studies, etc.
Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
Provide value engineering services, set up work breakdown structure, and prepare task orders.
Review, estimate, and reconcile change orders, often with Contractors or a peer review Estimator.
Prepare detailed bid analysis and review.
Depending on need and ability, may be tasked with overseeing a specific base of clients.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Engineering, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture is highly preferred. A combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
7+ years' of estimating / cost management experience.
Experience estimating on large scale projects.
Ability to interact extremely well with many different client types.
Advanced skill level in Excel and intermediate knowledge of Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
Knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff and/or Success Estimating Software is a plus.
Experience in pharma/life sciences construction is a plus.
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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.
All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.
The salary range for this full-time role is $115,100.00-$153,500.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.
In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including: