Senior Cost Consultant Job in Washington, Dc, District Of Columbia Us
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $7.0 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2010. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
Program, Cost, Consultancy We provide cost and project management services, and specialist consultancy services, to public- and private-sector clients around the world, with a strong presence in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
AECOM is seeking an experienced and motivated Cost Engineer/Quantity Surveyor to provide cost consulting services. This full-time position will be based in a government client’s office in Washington, DC. This is an opportunity to apply your background and experience to cost consulting, influencing every step of the construction decision-making process.
The role will include the following as responsibilities:
- Provide strategic advice to clients on project feasibility, project delivery and procurement methods.
- Coordinate with project management, design teams and contractors.
- Provide design stage cost planning/estimates and value engineering.
- Maintain cost control procedures, preparing project cost reports and budgets.
- Analyze and negotiate change order requests and invoices.
- Review and agree applications for payment.
- Review and agree final accounts and project close-out.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in quantity surveying, construction management or architecture with the following:
- 10+ years estimating, project engineering or project management experience on large-scale CONSTRUCTION projects
- Bachelors or higher degree in a construction related discipline
- Experience preparing budgets, cash flow analyses and other financial reports
- Demonstrated client management, communication and organization skills
- Ability to lead projects and manage resources
- Ability to think strategically, plan and problem solve
- Capacity to work in a team setting with minimal supervision or direction, in a client-facing setting
- Ability to write complex business documents, such as reports, papers, detailed letters and emails
- Attention to detail and quality
- Demonstrated stability and longevity in job history
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P3 beneficial
- "Secret" security clearance preferred or ability to secure a "Secret" security clearance
AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. AECOM is much more than just a place to work. It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects world wide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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