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No Sponsorship Available Great opportunity to join an award-winning architectural firm and be the "Go To" person for Cost Estimating and Contract Administration. Great working environment and team of people who have a passion for what they do. If you like working with a variety of people, meeting with owners and contractors, working in an office environment as well as conducting site visits from time to time, this might be a great fit for you.
Responsibilities- Assist Architects in managing bidding and construction processes
- Perform cost estimates for projects using Excel and MCACES software and Means Costs Guides
- Issue Bidding Addendums to bidders
- Assist Architects in interpreting contract terms in order to resolve disagreements between the parties involved in the construction process
- Assist Architects in interpreting contract documents and issue necessary clarifications or modifications through ASI's, PR's, and Change Orders
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, samples, mock-ups, schedules and punch lists to conform with the intent of the design documents
- Work with Construction Management software such as Submittal Exchange, ProCor, etc.
- Coordinate and participate in preconstruction meetings with owners and contractors
- Make periodic construction site inspections to check work in progress regarding design quality control, and materials sections and performance, as described in the contract documents
- Resolve issue arising on construction sites and work with Architects to provide supplementary details and information when required
- Assess contractor progress claims for payment and issue payment certificates
- Assess contractor claims for variations to the project
- Answer contractor general queries regarding the project
- Provide clients with regular reports regarding construction time, cost and progress
- Prepare punch lists prior to project completion
- Review and approve contractor payment requests and change orders
- Assist in assembling close out paperwork for construction projects
- Obtain cost estimates from construction material vendors
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5 + years Estimating and Contract Administration experience required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Fundamental knowledge of construction techniques, building materials, standards and equipment
- Ability to read, analyze & interpret documents, financial reports and technical documents
- Experience and/or knowledge of Submittal Exchange, ProCor, Excel, MCACES software and Means Cost Guides
- Team player, enthusiasm, people skills, etc
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