Chief Estimator
Company: Yale University
Location: New Haven
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Associate VP - Facilities & Campus Development78599BRUniversity
Job TitleBargaining UnitNone - Not included in the union (Yale
Union Group)Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)Searchable
Job FamilyFacilitiesTotal # of hours to be worked:40Position
Focus:The Chief Estimator will work directly with the Campus
Development and Construction teams to develop budgets for
multi-year capital plans and ensure capital projects are delivered
within approved budgets. Demonstrates an understanding of degrees
of uncertainty that applies to estimates as they are developed
throughout the project life cycle and uses this knowledge to
identify assumptions and risks to develop contingency proposals for
the project. Manages the preparation of detailed budget estimates
(i.e. conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction
documents). This includes supporting the preparation and analysis
of cost models for the various phases of project design and
completion.1. Demonstrates an understanding of degrees of
uncertainty that applies to estimates as they are developed
throughout the project life cycle. Uses this knowledge to identify
assumptions and risks to develop contingency proposals for the
project. 2. Ensures a suitable number of relevant experts are used
to prepare estimates and that the resulting ranges of estimates are
used to prepare an overall estimate, together with optimistic and
pessimistic targets for each task. 3. Provides life cycle costing
for various estimating components. 4. Ensures a robust auditing
process is applied and maintained. 5. Selects and implements
estimating database systems. 6. Develops and promotes estimating
good practices. 7. Integrates estimating data into Cost and
Schedule management processes and tools. 8. Manages cost control
process by reviewing monthly payment application assessments
prepared by junior team members, liaising with project managers to
recommend contractor entitlements. 9. Uses dispute
prevention/management/resolution procedures to manage payment
requisitions, change orders, and contractual disputes. 10. Holds
post-contract reviews with internal team to establish a lesson
learned document and apply lessons. Conducts financial closeout
with the accounting team, and procurement closeout with Project
Managers.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in
related field and a minimum of ten years of experience or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.Required
Skill/Ability 1:Proven demonstrated ability with the construction
market. Able to produce detailed estimates in a timely and
efficient manner, based on Bills of Quantities/take-off and
Activity Based costs. Ability to clearly document report and
communicate estimate information to all project stakeholders.
Proven experience using estimating database supported
software.Required Skill/Ability 2:Deals effectively with potential
obstacles and exhibits the flexibility to adapt to whatever a
situation calls for. Work is completed within designated
timeframes. Takes proper action when time frames cannot be met to
assure the work of others is not compromised.Required Skill/Ability
3:Ability to not only understand and utilize innate talents, but to
also effectively leverage the natural strengths of the team to
accomplish the mission. Treats others openly, with respect and
recognizes their value.Required Skill/Ability 4:Effectively
communicates at all organizational levels. Helps others succeed by
consistently providing feedback to others in a constructive manner.
Has a positive attitude which motivates team members and other
stake holders. Displays a sense of pride, enthusiasm, optimism, and
deep dedication for work.Preferred Education, Experience and
Skills:Preferred: BA in Quantity Surveying, Construction
Management, Engineering, or related field. Fifteen plus years in
construction estimating.Preferred Licenses or
Certifications:Professional Estimator certification with American
Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) or Royal Institute of
Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Cost Professional certification with
Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE).Drug
ScreenNoHealth ScreeningNoAll candidates for employment will be
subject to pre-employment background screening for this position,
which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing
and credit checks based on the position description and job
requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful
completion of the background check. For additional information on
the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about
background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of
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DisclaimerThe intent of this job description is to provide a
representative summary of the essential functions that will be
required of the position and should not be construed as a
declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the
particular position. Employees will be assigned specific
job-related duties through their hiring departments. EEO
Statement:University policy is committed to affirmative action
under law in employment of women, minority group members,
individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
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