Cost Estimator

Firm Overview

Morgan Construction Management (MCM) provides exceptional consulting services to our clients in various markets that comprise of government, transportation, educational and religious institutions, housing and commercial. Since 2011, MCM serves its clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Washington DC, and Maryland. MCM manages all phases of projects from programming to implementation and from pre-construction to post construction.

Job Overview

MCM is seeking a Cost Estimator. The ideal candidate will provide support to the Capital Improvement Program Team at the School District of Philadelphia. This position reports directly to the Contracts Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning & Design Development Phase

• Develop and prepare Pre-Design Conceptual Budget Estimates and cost estimates at Design Development and Construction Document phases.
• Implement necessary document, data, and communication tracking and filing system necessary for effective claims avoidance.
• Review documents/drawings to ascertain whether the design is consistent with programming and construction budgets.
• Provide constructability reviews of the drawings, specifications and addendums.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, bid openings, low bidder de-scope meetings, and make recommendations to the Contracts Manager regarding contract awards.

Construction Administration Phase

• Prepare detailed “fair-price” estimates for change orders and assist in the negotiations with the contractor(s), reconcile proposed change order costs as may be provided by the contractor, the Architect, and/or the Construction Manager. Provide justifications and recommendations to SDP.
• Review, and prepare cost and time impact analysis and provide recommendations with justifications to SDP on change orders for various construction contracts including new and major/minor renovations.
• Analyze the merits of the Contractor’s disputes or claims and provide recommendations on the justification, cost and time impacts to SDP Project Manager for disposition. Include recommended exceptions, denials and/or acceptance.
• Assist in negotiations with the Contractor on disputes and claims to seek a fair and prompt settlement.
• Provide expeditious review and analysis on all change orders, disputes, claims and modifications to the contracts so as not to delay project schedules and deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, and/or construction from an accredited college or university,
• Ten (10) years of experience in general construction estimating; or Comparable combination of education and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute

• Philadelphia, PA 19130 (Required)

Work Location: In person