Cost Estimator

Royal Engineers & Consultants LLC
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2024

Your Impact

  • We seek a skilled and experienced Cost Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction cost estimating for repairs and new construction.

Here’s What You’ll be Doing

  • Create comprehensive cost estimates for a wide variety of construction projects.
  • Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • Survey potential sites for suitability and associated costs.
  • Verify vendor and subcontractor estimates fall within the defined scope.
  • Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
  • Calculate Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) and Least Cost Alternative (LCA).
  • Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
  • Assess the cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
  • Consult with clients, vendors, employees, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Here’s What You Need

  • A minimum of three years of cost-estimating experience in the construction industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Relevant and sufficient work experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
  • Proficiency in FEMA’s Cost Estimating Format (CEF).
  • Familiarity with construction terms and language.
  • Experience with insurance adjustment is a plus.
  • Knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Existing Building Code (IEBC) is a plus.
  • Proficiency in RS Means, Xactimate, and other cost-estimating software.
  • Excellent analytical and forecasting abilities.
  • Familiarity with construction practices, costs, and procedures.
  • Ability to perform material takeoff.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Your talent, skills, and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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