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Pre-Construction Cost / Estimating Management
Overwatch
Township of SalemOn-site1mo ago
- Employment
- Full-time
About the role
- The "Contract Expert": Maintain an absolute mastery of every contract, subcontract, document release, and bulletin. You will be the point of truth for what is—and is not—included in the scope of work.
- Change Order Management: Co-lead all change order meetings. You will serve as the primary point person for the initial review and rejection of invalid change requests.
- Negotiation & Cost Control: Provide detailed summary data for all valid change orders and partner with the cost team to aggressively negotiate values down to ensure fair pricing.
- Operational Liaison: Act as the functional "bridge" between the Estimating/Cost department and the field Project Management team to ensure financial alignment at every stage.
- Project Lifecycle Oversight: Remain embedded with the project through the close-out phase. Monitor project speed and trade performance to ensure billings accurately reflect progress and prevent over-payment.
- Deep Technical Knowledge: Strong background in preconstruction, estimating, and industrial/commercial costing.
- Contractual Literacy: The ability to read, interpret, and defend construction contracts and document releases with precision.
- Assertive Communication: Comfortable being the "no" person when changes are invalid and capable of defending that position with data.
- Analytical Rigor: Ability to synthesize complex data sets into clear summaries for negotiation purposes.
- Financial Stewardship: A natural instinct to protect the project budget and ensure every dollar billed by trades is earned
- Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
- Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.
Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Time Off
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