Under the direction of the Director of Capital Programs, the Construction Cost Estimator estimates construction of new schools or renovations to existing educational facilities or other capital improvements to public schools in Prince George's County including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.  

Provides technical information and recommendations regarding planning, design and construction or renovation of school facilities;

Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates;

Collaborate with engineers, architects, project managers and planners, design team, construction managers and general contractors;

Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates;

Recommend ways to reduce cost;

Identify factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor;

Work with procurement teams to prepare estimates and solicitations;

Maintain records of estimated and actual costs;

In coordination with the design section and the Department of Building Services, researches, formulates and enforces standards for design, materials, and quality of construction and alteration of Prince Georges County Public Schools;

Assists in the development of an annual operating budget for the capital program and monitors project records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with retention policies;

Utilize cost estimating software and tools. Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information;

Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information;

Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; and

Performs other duties as required.

 

 

 

A minimum of six years of experience in the A/E and construction industry with preferred experience in public facility construction;

Ability to make and communicate a variety of recommendations for architectural engineering and mechanical/electrical situations;

Ability to pass a criminal background check;

Demonstrated knowledge of cost estimating principals and procedures, construction methods, and related industry experience;

Demonstrated knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in understanding and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models;

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use cost estimating software such as: MII, PACES, SUCCESS, SAGE/Timberline, PlanSwift OTO , RSMeans and/or other platforms;

Demonstrated knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources;

Demonstrates a strong work ethic, positive attitude and the ability work within a team;

Ability to manage large workload of multiple and varied construction projects;

Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional work relationships with other school official, architects, engineers, contractors, and outside agencies; and

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

A Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business management or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

 

 Certification(s) from AACE International, PMI, CMAA or similar organizations preferred, and a valid driver’s license.  

 

 

Minimal, supervising support staff.

 

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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