Costing and Estimation - Construction

Role Overview: As a Costing and Estimation Process professional, your role involves reviewing the project scope, understanding project requirements and objectives, and performing a detailed material takeoff. You will be responsible for estimating labor requirements, soliciting pricing from suppliers and vendors, and calculating overhead and indirect costs. Additionally, you will account for contingency and determine the total project cost to arrive at the overall project budget. Key Responsibilities: - Review the project scope by understanding the project requirements and objectives. - Perform a detailed material takeoff to identify and quantify all materials required. - Estimate labor requirements by determining the number of workers needed for each task and their hourly rates. - Solicit pricing from suppliers and vendors to obtain competitive quotes for materials and equipment. - Calculate overhead and indirect costs, accounting for expenses not directly related to the construction work. - Account for contingency by including a buffer for unforeseen circumstances and potential cost overruns. - Determine the total project cost by summing up all estimated costs. Qualifications Required: - Proven experience in costing and estimation processes. - Strong analytical and mathematical skills. - Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. - Knowledge of construction materials and industry trends. - Proficiency in estimating software and tools. (Note: Omitted additional details of the company mentioned in the JD),