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    Cost Estimator - Chicago, United States - Insight Global

    Insight Global
    Insight Global Chicago, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    The Cost Estimator is responsible for delivering quality controlled estimates for projects and programs as assigned.

    The Cost Estimator works closely with the scheduling group for joint development of cost and schedules and participates in Value Engineering, Risk Analysis, and Constructability Reviews for projects.

    The Cost Estimator performs reviews on projects during the design phase and provides critiques/recommendations on improvements to the design for buildability, cost savings/most cost-effective method of construction.


    • Develop construction cost estimates for transportation, transit, heavy civil, and other infrastructure projects; develop cost estimates during all stages of design, from conceptual level to bid documents.
    • Apply multiple estimating methodologies as applicable, including analogous, parametric, and bottom-up techniques
    • Develop crew estimates based on work activity, development of production rates and detailed quantity take-offs
    • Coordinate with material suppliers for pricing
    • Coordinate with schedulers to correlate cost and schedule scope elements.
    • Develop and document basis of estimate documentation, including key assumptions and exclusions
    • Participate in risk analysis and value engineering studies.
    • Conduct constructability reviews on plans and specs in various stages of design
    • Perform cost estimating activities using software programs, such as HCSS Heavy Bid and others
    • Other duties as assigned.


    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

    Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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    Experience with use of HCSS estimating software or similar preferred


    • Electrical or Mechanical Estimates
    • Experience estimating for bridge or rail projects
    • Up to 10% travel may be required based upon business need
    • Valid driver's license required.
    • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or other related field of study
    * 8+ years of relevant cost estimating experience within field general contracting experience and/or heavy civil engineering background


    • Professional experience in building conceptual estimates from minimal plan information, as well as bottoms-up crew-based production estimates.
    • Transportation Industry with DOT (Department of transportation) experience working on Rail, Bridge or Highway projects
    • Ability to interact with architects, engineers, clients, and operations staff to ensure a clear understanding of a project.
    • Excellent oral and technical written communication skills
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
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