Rider Levett Bucknall RLB
Company Overview
Candidate preferred location in Tucson, AZ but Remote candidates would be considered as well. Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is a global property and construction consultancy with offices worldwide. We are committed to core services, customer care, and leading-edge service provision. Truth. Trust. Together. Tomorrow. At RLB, we speak the truth, build for the long term, look out for each other and work to do good. We are driven by outcomes, creating tailored solutions that deliver successful projects. We believe that when we bring together the right people doing things the right way, we make progress for our clients and communities. RLB is an award-winning international firm, known for providing property and construction consultancy advice at all stages of the construction cycle. Using its many years of experience and professionally trained employees, RLB remains a major player in the construction industry across the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Oceania. Our employees work on a variety of projects across sectors including sports arenas, healthcare, higher education, and convention centers. As a privately held company, we hire the best people, provide exceptional training, and offer extensive opportunities for professional growth while working on exciting projects with a strong compensation and benefits package. Overview of Role
The Senior Cost Manager is responsible for oversight of cost estimation, ensuring adherence to company quality standards and client satisfaction. The role interfaces with clients, consultants and designers to achieve project goals and ensure activities align with policy. The Senior Cost Manager should identify opportunities within a project to add value and help achieve the client's desired project outcome. Essential Functions Review construction plans and specifications during preconstruction to complete quantity take-offs and prepare estimates for all architectural, structural, and civil scopes from schematic through final design for new construction and renovation projects Prepare value engineering, cost option and cost strategy estimates Prepare independent post contract estimates, including reporting differences in scope, quantities, and pricing from contractor's estimate Work as integral part of our Estimating Team to perform plan and specification analysis, takeoff, and pricing of various types of construction projects Acts as lead individual for specific projects Review estimates prepared by Estimating Team, prior to supervisor final review Compiles and analyzes data on all factors that influence costs, such as material, labor, equipment, and profit margins Evaluates cost estimating deliverables prepared by architects and engineers, for cost containment Acquires and evaluates historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations Accurately forecasts costs of future projects and changes to existing projects Prepares technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters and presents recommendations to management and client Attend client meetings Participate in design charrettes and design workshops, including presenting estimates to the client and AE team Participate in Value Engineering studies, reconciliations, and negotiations with contractors Prepare valuations of work in progress reports from contractor draw requests Undertake other cost-related tasks as directed by supervisor, including review of estimates prepared by others Assist with training and mentoring others Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication Contributes to and understands the client's desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. Qualifications Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: 4-year college degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating or equivalent recognized technical qualification. Minimum Experience required: 5-10 years relevant experience in construction cost estimating of a variety of building types from program, conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document stages of design in elemental and CSI format for all architectural, structural, and civil components of new construction and renovation projects. Some MEP estimating experience preferred. AACE International and/or Certified Cost Professional preferred. Knowledge and understanding of execution of cost management services; good planning, organization, and communication skills essential. Understanding of technical and non-technical documents related to cost management services required. Knowledge and use of industry-estimating software and Microsoft Office software programs.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Indoor office environment. May require work on site location when necessary Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone. May require the use of a ladder on occasion
Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Tuition assistance Disability insurance
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Candidate preferred location in Tucson, AZ but Remote candidates would be considered as well. Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is a global property and construction consultancy with offices worldwide. We are committed to core services, customer care, and leading-edge service provision. Truth. Trust. Together. Tomorrow. At RLB, we speak the truth, build for the long term, look out for each other and work to do good. We are driven by outcomes, creating tailored solutions that deliver successful projects. We believe that when we bring together the right people doing things the right way, we make progress for our clients and communities. RLB is an award-winning international firm, known for providing property and construction consultancy advice at all stages of the construction cycle. Using its many years of experience and professionally trained employees, RLB remains a major player in the construction industry across the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Oceania. Our employees work on a variety of projects across sectors including sports arenas, healthcare, higher education, and convention centers. As a privately held company, we hire the best people, provide exceptional training, and offer extensive opportunities for professional growth while working on exciting projects with a strong compensation and benefits package. Overview of Role
The Senior Cost Manager is responsible for oversight of cost estimation, ensuring adherence to company quality standards and client satisfaction. The role interfaces with clients, consultants and designers to achieve project goals and ensure activities align with policy. The Senior Cost Manager should identify opportunities within a project to add value and help achieve the client's desired project outcome. Essential Functions Review construction plans and specifications during preconstruction to complete quantity take-offs and prepare estimates for all architectural, structural, and civil scopes from schematic through final design for new construction and renovation projects Prepare value engineering, cost option and cost strategy estimates Prepare independent post contract estimates, including reporting differences in scope, quantities, and pricing from contractor's estimate Work as integral part of our Estimating Team to perform plan and specification analysis, takeoff, and pricing of various types of construction projects Acts as lead individual for specific projects Review estimates prepared by Estimating Team, prior to supervisor final review Compiles and analyzes data on all factors that influence costs, such as material, labor, equipment, and profit margins Evaluates cost estimating deliverables prepared by architects and engineers, for cost containment Acquires and evaluates historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations Accurately forecasts costs of future projects and changes to existing projects Prepares technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters and presents recommendations to management and client Attend client meetings Participate in design charrettes and design workshops, including presenting estimates to the client and AE team Participate in Value Engineering studies, reconciliations, and negotiations with contractors Prepare valuations of work in progress reports from contractor draw requests Undertake other cost-related tasks as directed by supervisor, including review of estimates prepared by others Assist with training and mentoring others Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication Contributes to and understands the client's desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. Qualifications Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required: 4-year college degree in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Cost Estimating or equivalent recognized technical qualification. Minimum Experience required: 5-10 years relevant experience in construction cost estimating of a variety of building types from program, conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document stages of design in elemental and CSI format for all architectural, structural, and civil components of new construction and renovation projects. Some MEP estimating experience preferred. AACE International and/or Certified Cost Professional preferred. Knowledge and understanding of execution of cost management services; good planning, organization, and communication skills essential. Understanding of technical and non-technical documents related to cost management services required. Knowledge and use of industry-estimating software and Microsoft Office software programs.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Indoor office environment. May require work on site location when necessary Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone. May require the use of a ladder on occasion
Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Tuition assistance Disability insurance
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