Staff Quantity Surveyor

Posted a year ago

Compensation

Pay rate
$80000 - $115000/year
Per Diem
No Per Diem

Description

  • Perform all cost management activities for each phase of the project
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates driven by design changes, Market driven cost escalations using industry accepted methods
  • Undertake GMP finalization exercise following the completion of GC Bid Process
  • Communicate various Cost management expectations and processes to GC as part of the Kickoff meeting
  • Review and accurately track subcontractor trade packages issued by GC to ensure there is no discrepancy in scope, budget, and schedule
  • Facilitate and drive weekly cost management review meeting with construction management team and GC
  • Provide updated monthly cost report to show the value of work done to date and estimated value of work on the date of completion
  • Setup and execute monthly invoice review process including site inspection and validation of submitted quantities in place, Construction pay application review for accuracy and completeness
  • Arrange and manage change log to track GC contingency, Value engineering, Proposed and potential change orders and approved change orders
  • Maintain and contribute to value engineering proposal by reviewing the proposed VE options for accuracy and validity
  • Prepare Independent cost estimates for all proposed change orders
  • Review, negotiate and make formal recommendation of all proposed uses of GC contingency
  • Attend and participate in all other cost management related meetings as scheduled
  • Review, assess and negotiate with the GC to attain a final account figure recommendation for construction management team to review
  • Work with GC and Construction Management team to ensure retention withheld, Bank guarantees, Advance Payments recovered, Tax values paid are accurately processed prior to recommending the final account
  • Provide a final account report to include GMP values, GMP buyout values, change orders, GC contingency usage, GMP savings
  • Performs cost comparison analyses between in-house estimates and contractor estimates
  • Works with Project Managers and other disciplines to evaluate appropriateness of budgets
  • Utilizes the appropriate company and industry historical data for cost estimates
  • Performs local market unit price research for all construction disciplines through Subcontractor and Supplier engagement
  • Prepares detailed quantity take-offs on design and construction documents as required utilizing software such as BlueBeam CAD or Extreme, CostX, On-Screen Take-off, etc
  • Provides technical assistance and advice in negotiating contracts and pricing change orders
  • Prepares bid packages, conceptual estimates, and analysis of subcontractor bids etc. for projects

Job Requirements

  • BA/BS + 4 years of required experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Degree in quantity surveying, engineering, architecture, or construction
  • Prior data center experience is preffered
  • Must understand and interpret construction means, methods, and sequences
  • Ability to concentrate in one or more of the estimating disciplines, including architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, civil and structural
  • Demonstrated knowledge of RS Means, NECA, and other industry standard cost estimating reference books
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to manage work requests on multiple projects at the same time
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to read and interpret contract requirements and to read engineering drawings
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, Requests-for Proposals, and contracts
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
  • Prior field project engineering experience in facilities and commercial construction projects
  • 3+ years of experience on Cost Management on Data Center Projects
  • Familiarity with GMP and Design Build contracts
  • Prior experience in Facilities and building projects
  • Expertise in the Construction Project management with focus on the Cost Management
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software

Other Benefits

  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

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Location

Chicago, IL

Job duration & work hours

Long-term

Start date

As soon as possible
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