Cost Management Associate - Piping Systems

Davidson, North Carolina

Employer: Wayne Brothers Companies
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY

Assist Vice President for Preconstruction Services / Group Manager, Sales Engineer and Senior Estimator in determining the construction cost of potential projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Pre-Construction Phase

  • Meet with WB Vice President of Preconstruction Services, Business Group Manager, Senior Estimator or Sales Engineer to conduct pre-project plan review and overall bid decision and preparation, as well as to determine which duties will be performed by the estimator.
  • Assist the individual or team with forecasting all building labor, equipment, material, and supply needs for the construction project for bids assigned.
  • Follow the construction strategy and critical-path logic schedule identified by the WB Estimating Team to help decide how to proceed with the bid, as well as any assistance needed to help formulate a schedule should it be required.
  • Secure bid documents for review and bid preparation.
  • Visit and inspect project site prior to estimating (when possible and feasible) and verify plans versus site conditions. Analyze the site for constraints and restrictions (e.g., lay-down, parking, overhead access, etc.).
  • Identify any sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers needed to complete the project as determined by WB Estimating Team. Secure appropriate pricing information. Ensure subcontractors and suppliers have necessary pricing information (i.e., drawings, specifications, and quantities if appropriate).
  • Perform "quantity take-offs" for major material items (piping, tubing, valves, fittings, pumps, flanges etc.) and other related system work.
  • Check bid documents for accuracy, note any discrepancies, and forward them to designer to obtain clarifications.
  • Mark-up construction pricing for profit and help WB Estimating Team to prepare bidding strategy.
  • Determine project schedule for time duration and assess general conditions and project related overhead for the project.
  • Identify and assess seasonal weather conditions and their impact on the construction process.
  • Complete and submit all bid documents for project assigned to the appropriate WB Estimating Team member prior to bid date for review.
  • Assume responsibility for risk assessment in projects and bring any concerns/issues to the attention of the project team if necessary.
  • Assume full responsibility for the bid proposal language for "terms and conditions" to recommend in contractual negotiations for assigned projects.
  • Review and compare "issued for bid documents" and "issued for construction documents", and price all necessary changes that may apply


Construction Phase

  • Know American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards as well as contract change-order provisions.


  • Review drawing revisions, bulletins, and field sketches for changes to the work. Assess risk for change orders.
  • Update bid documents and logs referencing related changes.
  • Estimate change order pricing. Perform short-term "quantity take-offs" and check for accuracy, as necessary. Consider the "state" the change needs to reach, the scope of the change related to costs, overhead, supervision, profit, and delays/time extensions.
  • Prepare and track all requests for information (RFI) related to the building project during the bid or construction change phases.
  • Assist in preparation and revisions in a computerized, "critical path" schedule showing logic, early start dates and duration for all project activities
  • Report to WB Project Manager any potential delay or impact due to design document revisions, material delivery, commitments, field conditions, shop drawings, deficiencies, or mark-ups.
  • Review contract documents to ensure the following:
  • Compliance with submittal procedures and shop drawing requirements,
  • No contradictions in part or in whole are present, and
  • Documents are complete according to subcontract specifications.
  • Point out long lead items
  • Assemble documentation, including back-up of prices to improve accuracy and reduce litigation risk.
  • Assist project team as required in preparing additional job pricing, change orders and/or bids.


OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Produce neat, accurate and complete paperwork and electronic files for the bid or any bid changes after construction has begun.
  • Manage and report on scheduled estimating workload and progress.
  • Perform any additional duties as assigned by the project team as it relates to pricing of the work
  • Performs all assigned tasks, responsibilities, and related work processes in the safest possible manner, always ensuring that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all coworkers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times.

PM20Education and/or Experience
  • Minimum 2-year degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Computer literate
  • Proficient in computer programs and estimating software (EST MEP) including Excel and autoCad helpful.
  • 3-5 years' experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
  • Working to a deadline
  • Planning
  • "Building a job in your head"
  • Attention to detail
  • Reading and understanding Scopes of Work, Plans, and Specifications

Working Conditions
  • Working inside mostly - 95%
  • Limited travel - some site visits
  • Some meetings (pre-bid, post-bid and de-scoping)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • Valid Driver's License - Preferred
  • OSHA 10-Hour Certification - Required; training provided by Wayne Brothers

Physical Demands
  • Sitting at a plan table
  • Reading
  • Typing
Please review position description and requirements and begin application online by clicking on the Apply Now above.
Created: 2024-08-27
Reference: 357
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
City: Davidson

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