CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING ANALYST
Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:
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Minimum three (3) years of full-time paid professional experience in cost estimating AND data analysis
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Minimum two (2) years' experience in public agencies performing related duties assigned
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Experience in developing, organizing and maintaining cost data tables
Required Education:
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Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or any related field OR
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Candidates without the required degree must have additional 4 years of the required experience to compensate for the education requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Knowledge of science research and analytical methods
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Ability to analyze construction cost trends and generate graphs, database, and reports and prepare presentations for stakeholders
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Ability to compare the cost estimates with contractor proposals or bids to identify significant differences and probable causes for the discrepancies
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Ability to work independently and without supervision
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Excellent research and analytical skills
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
Duties:
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Generates and updates Prevailing Wage table per current market trends
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Research, collects, and updates construction material costs and indexes
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Assists cost estimators in various comparison analysis on construction cost estimates
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Assists in reviewing contractors' claims and proposals for accountability
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Reviews analysis of construction life cycle costs
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Prepares and conduct cost benefit analysis
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Provides support in construction costs and bid review and comparisons
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Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services
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Prepares special reports and research pertaining to construction cost trends and activities
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Performs other related duties as assigned.