Cost Analyst

Responsibilities
-Analyzes blueprints and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates.
-Performs accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents.
-Obtains accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates.
-Inputs estimate takeoff information for specific discipline into CATO and develops unit cost pricing.  
-Assists senior staff in ways to make projects more efficient. Seeks ways to improve accuracy and efficiency of tasks.
-Provide assistance with invoice validation, cost forecasting and reporting. 

-Provide change management and close out administration. 

-Assist with procurement, earn value and value engineering. 
-Maintains and updates data library of costs.
-Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explains variance cost drivers.

Requirements
-High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus eight years related experience OR an Associate's Degree in a related technical field plus six years related experience
-At least two years’ relevant experience
-Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities.
-Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
-Should have intermediate knowledge of CATO, working knowledge of electronic takeoff including CAD Measure, and working knowledge of a commercially available construction cost estimating system.
-Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
-A professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, AIA, PE, ASPE, AACEI is preferred

Benefits
Faithful+Gould offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes:
-Highly competitive salary
-Broad Employer based benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
-Generous time-off benefits
-401 (k) with employer match
-Flexible work schedules dependent upon approval as determined by assignment demands
-Career development opportunities through our corporate university
-Highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program
-Valuable voluntary options including legal, long term care, pet insurance and car insurance