Pricing Analyst

"Those authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.Position: Pricing Analyst IILocation: Centennial,Colorado (100% Remote)Duration: 6 Months ContractJob Description:Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare conceptual and cost study estimates from preliminary sketches.
• Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
• Develop cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and assist the project team toward the answers.
• Prepare and review material take-offs from contract documents and drawings.
• Develop detailed cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Partner collaboratively with cross-functional teams (design engineering, construction, cost control functions, scheduling, finance, etc.) to understand requirements and ensure alignment to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop and maintain estimating databases and templates specific to each location.
• Provide reports to senior managers on estimate data, project cost progress and assumptions to ensure a clear and concise message is sent and understood.
• Support, develop and improve estimating processes and procedures.
• Perform all aspects of estimating, analysis, and verification of contractor costs.
• Prepare and review the material pricing and validate against other pricing references, acquire material quotes when possible.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates.
• Performs contingency and risk analysis.
• Ensure that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
• Compile as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.

• Bachelor s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent education and/or relevant experience.
• 8 years experience in performing cost estimates, reviewing contractor s price and cost proposals for government engineering and construction projects.
• Experience with Construction Estimation Software.
• Must possess a clear understanding of the full construction life cycle.
• Proven capability to perform all forms and types of estimates from parametric to bottoms up and high level what-if scenarios.
• Possess and demonstrate a full range of understanding and appreciation for the estimating process and how it ties to the overall organizational goals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills beyond estimating practice.
• Strong understanding of the impacts of time and location on construction costs and accurately incorporate those costs into any estimate provided.
• Capability to multi-task in a fast pace environment.
• Possess multidiscipline experience and understand and be able to estimate all facets of a construction project. Preferred discipline experience in Mechanical, Equipment, Piping, and Utilities.
• Ability to clearly set and lead meetings to review and discuss estimates or estimating activities.
• Ability to be highly confidential.
• Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Preferred experience with Sage Estimating Software.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.
• Excellent analytical, creative thinking, written and verbal communication skills.