Pre-Construction Manager/Cost Estimator

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Estimator is expected to lead the estimating portion of the pre-construction process for all capital projects and will establish standardized processes, procedures, and methods for creating highly accurate estimates, including the creation of a Clemson University specific cost data base.

JOB DUTIES:

30% - Essential

• Cost Data Administration :

Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future projects.

Create and maintain a clear and informative tracking system that actively compares actual project costs to estimated project costs. Document and report on relevant market trends and changes to senior leadership on a regular basis.

30% - Essential

• Cost Estimating:

Update estimates at required milestones; forecast significant changes to senior leadership.

Continuously review construction trends and attend professional development opportunities as required to ensure budget and estimating assumptions remain up-to-date and consistent with market trends.

Use accurate take-offs, material and labor pricing and other data in the creation of cost estimates that can be broken down and analyzed line-by-line. Account for current events, labor/product supply and market volatility in each estimate; understand how these interact with inflation in order to produce accurate estimates.

30% - Essential

• Review/analyze project plans, requirements, specifications, proposals, or other scope documents required to create accurate conceptual estimates. Review and comment on project estimates prepared by others at different phases of pre-construction. Participate in value engineering exercises at key milestones in pre-construction, in collaboration with internal PDC project team, project sponsors, etc.

10% - Essential

• Project Bidding

Participate in the construction bid solicitation process; attend bid openings, review the bids and negotiate/ensure accuracy of the final construction cost. Review and negotiate/ensure accuracy of change orders, payment requisitions, etc. for projects in active construction, as-needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and experience managing large projects of moderate complexity and risk. A strong knowledge of cost management principles and practices; extensive experience in conceptual estimating, construction cost estimating, bidding, quantity take off and budget development.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business/Management, or related field. Capability to complete cost estimates for large, complex projects in various project delivery methods such as CM/GC, CMaR, Design-Build, etc.

Work Experience: 10+ years in construction and management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive Job Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

30% - Stand for prolonged period

50% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

50% - Walk or move about

10% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)

25%

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

5% - Exposure to heat or cold

5% - Wet or humid

5% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday

• Friday, 8:00am

• 4:30pm. Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range: ($ 80,000.00 - $ 95,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 17, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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