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Cost Estimating Manager
David Evans & Associates Inc
New York City, NY 10001
United States
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Job Description
DEA's Risk and Project Controls group is seeking to recruit a
Cost Estimating Manager
to support the firmwide development of the Program Management services nationwide. This position is in our
New York City office
. Current assignments include, but not limited to, providing support to the oversight for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded projects including East Side Access, Hudson Tunnel, and Portal North Bridge Projects in the New York area. Additional assignments include the support of DEA's projects nationwide, and the development of DEA's firmwide Project Controls practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible to control and monitor project total expenditure including evaluation of monthly cost burn rate to assess project expenditures versus project Estimate at Completion (EAC).
Provide planning and cost controlling support for all projects which includes variance reporting, monitoring of milestone progress, etc.
Assess project cost performance trends
Ensure effective project implementation and utilize production reports to assess project cost performance.
Coordinate and work with the project team to identify and resolve project issues to ensure the delivery/completion of the task on time.
Perform project cost related reporting for the team and management's review monthly.
Proficient in Earned Value Management.
Assess impacts of change orders, workarounds, and claims.
Provide cost control and planning advice to the project team as required.
Document and report identified performance issues and potential cost overruns.
Review the cost system for the efficiency of collecting, analyzing, and reporting cost data, and provide recommendations and options for improvement.
Support Risk Assessment
Maintain and update risk register
Structure cost models
Support risk-based contingency management
Assist in risk workshops
Skills, Abilities and Attributes:
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent technical review and writing abilities
Self-motivated, customer driven with results-oriented approach
Preference to accomplish assignments by working in peer groups
Experience with Project Risk and schedule software is a plus i.e., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, @ Risk suite, Pertmaster
Heavy Civil/Underground construction experience preferable
Qualifications:
Minimum of 7 years of cost estimating experience on large capital projects, with at least 3 of the 7 years as Cost Estimating Manager in passenger rail or related transportation modes.
Experience in analysis of engineering systems and project management Registration as Certified Cost Professional (CCP)/Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) is desirable but not required.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
Experience with FTA oversight a plus
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
Support for continuing education and training opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
Project and Program Management Jobs with DEA:
DEA offers tailored strategies and innovative solutions that maximize the vital capital improvement dollars needed for today's large and complex improvement programs. Bringing expertise in multiple disciplines, our professional and technical staff can serve project owners as an extension of their staff and provide program management, project management oversight, and construction management services. We understand the full range of functions and responsibilities required by each phase of a capital program's life cycle. Our staff is accustomed to implementing, monitoring, and managing design and construction work progress, budgets, and schedules. DEA takes pride in developing project management plans those secure approvals as well as completing projects that comply with NEPA and other regulations. At DEA, we offer an extensive portfolio of skills and abilities, and are dedicated to assisting owners with their projects.
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David Evans & Associates Inc
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