[Hiring] Senior Cost Estimator @Colliers International

Role Description

Colliers Global Occupier Services is looking for an experienced Senior Cost Estimator for a large, multinational industrial and office Client. This role will work within our Enterprise Project Management service line. You will be a subject matter expert dedicated to the account to provide ongoing support to our project managers and real estate team.

• Develop, implement, and maintain processes for effective cost management procedures.
• Guide and support as Cost Estimator and assist Project Managers (PM) in defining realistic budgets for construction projects based on specific project requirements, procurement strategy, contract type, regional building codes, and actual market situations.
• Identify significant cost risks and develop mitigation measures in close collaboration with the project teams.
• Provide cost estimates in various stages of the project life cycle from preliminary to detailed level.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of cost control measures by the project team and review cost forecasts and cost reports to safeguard budget and cash-out plan adherence during project execution.
• Leverage expertise in cost and time effective construction methods to enable the project manager to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Support the PM in Value Engineering, price, and claim negotiations with the General Contractor when cost optimizations are required.
• Close collaboration with the Project Manager is key for overall project success and delivering on Client’s growth targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; concentration in construction management, engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Cost Estimating and Management (pre-contract and post-contract) required.
• Special knowledge in typical cost benchmarks for industrial buildings (manufacturing, testing, R&D facilities, warehouses, offices) and relevant cost influencing factors.
• Ability to critically review and challenge presented cost plans for quality and accuracy before management approval.
• Profound understanding of most applicable contract types (examples: pre-construction project-partnering, Design-Bid-Build to Design & Build and Open Book/cost plus fees, BTS-Lease) to consult project teams on contract management topics.
• Must have international experience working on industrial construction projects.
• Good command of MS Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with digital design methods like BIM and work in cost databases.
• Structured, organized way of working – we look for self-starters at work.
• Special skills in applications such as RIB iTwo or CostX or similar tools are required.

Benefits

• Employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision.
• Employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term/long-term disability.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15 days vacation annually.
• Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.
• 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.
• Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) of paid parental leave after successful completion of 90 days of employment.
• Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.

Bonus

This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.

Salary

Approximate Salary Range for Role: $148,762 to $160,000. Area/Location Specific: WFH USA. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Application Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category.