Senior Cost Manager / Senior Estimator

Senior Cost Manager / Senior Estimator

For over 20 years, SBI Consultants LLC has been an industry leader in engineering consulting. The company offers technical, leadership, and advisory solutions, that are grounded in decades of experience. The company acts as a trusted adviser to investors, non-profit organizations, public-private partnerships, and developers around the globe as they navigate the challenges inherent in complex construction projects.

SBI Consultants LLC is currently looking for a Senior Cost Manager / Senior Estimator (SCM) to join our team. SCM is an integral role that interacts closely with all levels of external and internal stakeholders. SCM is responsible for the line of business that performs cost management and estimating consulting for architects, engineers, developers and owners. Through alignment with office and project teams and utilizing industry best practices, SCM ensures Client's needs are met and expectations exceeded, thus stimulating revenue growth.

SCM leads the team of Project Engineers/Estimators, manages their daily activities. Implements technical estimating standards and procedures. Assesses team skillset, develops team's training and development plan to ensure services are performed at the highest industry standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: problem solving, high level of attention to detail with ability to see big picture, ability to work in fast-paced environment with multiple projects and aggressive deadlines, be self-motivated and self-starter, be organized, and understand project budgeting and resource planning.

• Manage SBI estimating department, manage workload & resources. Develop team skillset through coaching, mentoring, sharing knowledge and best industry practices. Evaluate performance and provide timely feedback.
• Create budgets and estimates by performing accurate quantity take offs, using plans and specs, or conceptual information. Oversee the complete estimating process.
• Prepare conceptual budgets based with minimal information available. Prepares Schematic, Design Development and GMP estimates at the different stages of design.
• Responsible for maintaining SBI internal historical cost database. Ensure database is updated timely with actual Project cost data.
• Establish standardized procedure. Ensure QA/QC of submitted estimates/cost models.
• Review, estimate and reconcile change orders.
• Serve as point of contact for various stakeholders - Clients, Contractors and Subcontractors, Architects/Engineers and SBI team-members. Facilitate transparent, clear and timely communication; team player. Interact well with different types of clients via all means (in-person, email, phone or video call).
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier info and pricing data.
• Initiate and manage the entire bid process inclusive of preparation of detailed bid packages and assure accurate and proper submissions/proposals by all subcontractors and suppliers.
• Perform and/or oversee quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budgets. Review general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits as prepared by Operations.
• Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
• Develop and implement Value Engineering solutions to drive down project costs while maintaining a high level of construction quality. Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternative.
• Develop subcontractor, vendor and client relationship.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Bachelor and/or Master's degree in engineering/construction management from an accredited university.

10+ years of progressive relevant industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 3+ years experience managing a team.

Experience managing processes, projects, and teams is required. Experience in all stages of a project - from estimating to close out - is a must.

Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), EIT, PE, PMP are desirable.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to read and interpret Construction Drawings and Specifications. Ability to confirm scope/identify gaps and scope creeps.

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel - advanced level). Proficient with CAD or other Building Modeling & Design applications, Project Management, Scheduling, Estimating software. Bluebeam - advanced level. Must have full understanding of ERP modules related to construction management.

The company offers competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and skills.

We strive to provide our employees with hybrid and flexible work environment within projects' constrains. Due to the nature of our business, the employee may perform duties at the Company's office, a client site, or, on occasion, may travel to project site(s) throughout the USA.

• Annual performance bonus;
• Professional Development allowance;
• Medical (100% paid by company), Dental & Vision insurance;
• FSA/HSA;
• 401K & profit sharing opportunity;
• Commuter pre-tax;
• Life, AD&D, Short-, and Long-Term disability insurances;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & HealthAdvocate;
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity; Pet Insurance; Legal Plan;
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays package.