The Jr. Architectural Cost Engineer/Estimator will provide cost estimating support to Federal clients and contractors in the US. Typical cost estimating activities include:
Developing bottoms up, parametric, and analogous cost estimates using cost estimating software such as PACES, RACER, MII, RS MEANS, and others.
Analyzing cost estimates for reasonableness, evaluating management reserve, contingency, Estimates to Complete (ETC), Estimates at Completion (EAC) and EVMS reporting such as CPI, SPI, etc.
Determining risk factors and impacts on cost, and analyzing costs uncertainty and outcomes

All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity International is recognized. Actively support and uphold the Company’s stated vision, mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Client Management, as well as project and individual team management
• Develop and analyze cost estimates
• Ensure client expectations of deliverables are met
• Internal and external communication of encountered problems and solutions
• Perform and document detailed material takeoffs
• Create estimates, schedules or other deliverables relevant to their assigned discipline
• Create in-house and external communications (memos, letters and reports) for project deliverables
• Undertake literature searches and analyses of data activities for report preparation
• Prepare variance analysis
• QA/QC
• Completion and delivery of the final deliverable

Job Requirements

• BS/BA in Engineering or relevant field
• 0-3 years of experience in the design, construction or consulting industry
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to work independently and with a team of diverse staff

Desired Qualifications    

• Certification desired as CCP or PMP
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Proficiency with cost tools such as PACER, RACER, MII, RS MEANS
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously
• Strong initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Good eye/hand coordination required.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.