Senior Capital Project Cost Estimator (5009)

 

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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region. SEPTA has become an integral force in the economic success of the Philadelphia region, providing an efficient and reliable source of transportation. 

 

We are seeking candidates for the position of Senior Capital Project Cost Estimator (5009) in Strategic Initiatives.   

 

Limited telework may be permitted for this position in accordance with SEPTA Policy
 

Opening Date: 08/29/2023

Closing Date: 12/29/2023

EXTENDED

Job Grade: SAM 40

Salary Range: Min: $76,492.00 - Mid: $95,602.00 - Max: $114,712.00 

       

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

SEPTA's Capital Program division has two openings:

 

Position (1): To perform cost estimating and related duties for SEPTA's Capital Program. These duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing & understanding project design documents, estimating costs for construction projects, reviewing design estimates, monitoring estimated and actual costs, and creating and maintaining a cost data-base. Preparing cost estimate reports for management and supports Project Managers for design and construction estimates, and reviewing costs for change orders. Minimizing Authority exposure and risk associated with cost overruns, particularly as related to full funded agreements.

 

Position (2): To provide cost estimating and planning related duties for SEPTA’s Capital Programs. These duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing SEPTA’s current and upcoming budgetary forecast plans and provide cost-based estimate/analysis toward a reasonable allocation of funding. Candidate will provide support for Management, Cost Control, and Project Managers to ensure designs and construction estimates pre-bid is accurately accounted for. Minimize Authority exposure and risk associated with cost overruns, particularly by ensuring projects has an appropriate allocation of funding.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide construction estimate for all phases of the Capital Program including grant applications, preliminary through final designs, and construction contracts.
• Performs quantity take-offs for civil, mechanical, and electrical plans and ensuring technical accuracy of estimates for both in-house estimates and third-party estimates.
• Interfaces with Project Managers, Management, Legal Staffs, Designers, Construction Management Consultants, Value Engineering Consultants, and Construction Contractors in the development and review of cost estimates.
• Supports Project Managers in developing tasks and estimating man-hours and costs for review of design, construction management and value engineering consultant proposals.
• Supports Project Managers in review of bid breakdowns.
• Develops, administers and updates a cost database reflecting the history of contractor bids and actual costs for use in preparing future estimates.
• Reviews in-house and contractor change order estimates.
• Develops and updates a Market Conditions Index and recommends, a Market Condition adjustment to the requisition value for construction contracts.
• Assists the Manager, Cost Engineering in the development of SEPTA estimating standards and in-house training seminars.
• Assist Project Management staff to performs cost analyses for delay claims, etc
• Supports Project Management and Legal staffs in negotiating with construction contractor.
• Attends claims analysis and negotiation meetings, when necessary.
• Comply with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities.
• Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees.
• Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• B. S. in Engineering or related discipline and five (5) years estimating experience in a construction or project management environment which includes working with construction drawings from conceptual through contract documents required.
• In lieu of B. S. Degree, an Associate’s Degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of nine (9) years construction cost estimating experience working with construction drawings from conceptual through contract documents would be an acceptable equivalent to the above listed requirements. 
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communic