Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to join our team! In this role you will get to perform a variety of standard estimating activities on an assigned project/program.
Ensures that all estimate team members apply company estimating practices, techniques, processes and procedures.
Responsible for providing training and technical guidance to Estimators and Associate Estimators in the preparation, revision, and production of cost estimates using the required project and/or program software, estimating tools and equipment.
Delivers quality controlled estimates for projects and programs as assigned. Defines and delineates project or program scope utilizing a top down work breakdown structure (WBS), prepares material takeoffs in accordance with the WBS as defined by concept documents, and design drawings, plans and specifications.
Assist the Estimating Manager in all matters relating to the financial and contractual aspects of the project during the full design stages for the project.
Develops detailed resource costs for work activities based on the planned schedule of execution, applies project burdens and indirect costs, applies dictated fees and taxes, defines costs associated with contract general conditions, and applies expected margins to produce a reasonable probable project and/or contract cost.
Develops basis of the estimate (BOE) narrative that clearly defines estimate methodology, scope, pricing characteristics, escalation, assumptions, and exclusions such that the customer has complete understanding of the content and the components of the delivered estimate of probable cost.
Develops client presentations in the appropriate media, and conducts clear and specific client presentations as required by project and/or program management.
Reviews estimates delivered by other service providers to determine compliance with project and/or program procedures, estimate completeness, accuracy, and technical development and compliance with best practices.
Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and/or scope changes, and defines cost and schedule impacts to the base contract, and to provide written evaluation and recommendation of reasonable reconciliation and remediation to project and/or program management staff.
Reviews work produced by subordinate personnel for quality, clarity, accuracy, and application; verifying that all components and cost required by the contract documents are included.
Prepares and summarizes task and subtask estimates, including resource rates and/or unit cost to perform parametric order of magnitude cost estimates when detailed estimate development is not necessary or time does not permit that level of detail.
Prepare BOQ's and Preamble for all types of Method of Measurement. Also experience is all types of contract and preparation - remeasure, LS, EPC.
Defines scope and quantification for vendors and subcontractors necessary to obtain correct and competitive pricing for materials, equipment, and services required to complete an estimate of reasonable probable cost.
Documents telephone, email, web and written bids and quotations complete with contractual terms and conditions, shipping cost and terms, transfer of title and terms of contract payment and completion.
Liaise with the team to ensure prompt submittal and completeness of BOQ and Estimates are accurate and ensure quality standard are maintained.
Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data inclusive of construction location, site conditions and restrictions, contract terms and contract execution plan, procedures and methods in order to maintain current estimating database information and cost data.
Assist in the review, negotiation and preparation of claim settlements with the or client and the Engineer.
Partake in the auditing (from Drawings and Manual Take Off sheets) and check and record measurements of completed work from QS/Estimators and provide corrective actions to the team.
Participate in the evaluation and recommendation of entitlement of Contractors claims for review and issuance.
Participate in the preparation of all stages estimates with all supporting documentation.
Advise the QS/Estimator's on measurement procedures and calculation of interim and final quantities.
Evaluate the unit rates for new work items and present to the estimating manager for review with supporting documents.
Assist in the preparation of variation engineering proposals & reports.
Advice on contractual matters related to financial issues.
Ensure completeness and validity of all contractual requirements.
Participate in all commercial/Estimation presentation and meetings with Client.
Not Applicable/NoneParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.