Construction Cost Estimator 2 (Transportation & Public Works)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management or a related field. Two years of construction cost estimating experience are required. Additional construction cost estimating experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Recruitment Notes

This is professional field and office work in the inspection and cost estimation of capital projects. Employees in this position are responsible for reviewing estimates prepared by consultants, calculating preliminary cost estimates for budgetary consideration and reviewing claims submitted by consultants in the construction of capital projects. Responsibilities include reviewing construction cost estimates at various stages of design completion, preparing estimates of proposed capital projects, reviewing change orders submitted by contractors, and providing estimating support in the analysis of construction claims. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment and technical expertise in construction cost estimating through all phases of capital projects from preliminary estimating through actual construction. Supervision is received from a professional superior who reviews work through personal conferences and written reports for technical competence and achievement of desired goals and objectives.