Quantity Surveyor

Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Performs a variety of standard estimating activities (individual or as part of
a team) on an assigned project/program. The Estimator at this level has
experience in applying standard estimating practices, techniques processes and
procedures, and demonstrates familiarity in applying company policies and
assigned project/program practices and procedures. Typical responsibilities
are focused on a variety of ancillary estimating tasks. Although the incumbent
may perform some higher level estimating assignments, this work does not
encompass a sufficient amount of his/her time to warrant exempt status.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares material takeoffs on assigned contract, project, or program from
engineering drawings, plans, and specifications. Reviews takeoffs prepared by
others to check for completeness, appropriate definition, and accuracy.
Prepares detailed breakdown structures (WBS) for contracts, projects, or
elements of a program sufficient to define the scope to be delivered. Defines
the specific scope intended by the contract documents, project development
requirements and/or the program element components, systems and subsystems.

Prepares and summarizes the bases of estimate (BOE) development, including
estimate scope, estimate method of development, pricing utilized, labor,
material and equipment rates included in the estimate, assumptions and
exclusions, escalation, parametric comparisons using previous estimate data
from similar projects, estimate quality control (QC) review and results, and
estimate conclusion and recommendation. Delivers a complete and comprehensive
estimate of probable cost based on the proposed contract documents inclusive
of contract terms and conditions. Defines, details and estimates the cost of
contract general conditions and job cost in compliance with the planned
execution to accomplish total contract delivery.

Utilizes parametric historical estimate data to develop a reasonable estimate
of probable cost, based on high level of scope definition and preliminary
intent for a capital asset in relation to an order of magnitude (PM)
development. Defines intended scope, function and output of a specific system,
service or asset using the basic "top down" WBS development approach.

Utilizes the "bottoms up" approach in the development of probable contract
cost, and compares that cost with data from previous contracts similar in
nature when the estimate task required detail development. Develops scope
sheets and request for bid or quotation from potential service providers,
inclusive of internet, telephone and/or written provided data.

Assists the Estimating Leads for historical data and estimate database
management with the accumulation, evaluation, and documentation of cost data
retrieved from completed discrete design and/or construction contracts,
inclusive of work activity, delivery means and methods, productivity, activity
durations, supervision and craft man-hour utilization.

Reviews contract documents to access contract risk and significant exposure to
estimated cost if potential risks are experienced. Assigns reasonable maximum
cost and schedule exposure resulting from potential risks.
Provides technical guidance to lower-level Associate Estimators. Collaborates
with small estimate teams comprised of other Estimators and Associate
Estimators with the outcome being a final deliverable that meets Customer and
Client requirements and expectations.

May deliver quality controlled estimates for the project/program assigned.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be
appropriate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field
(or equivalent work experience) and typically ‎5+ years of related work
experience involving typical estimating activities. Previous experience using
estimating database supported software.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Ability to perform standard estimating activities typical to the engineering
and construction industry is required. In addition, good written and verbal
communication skills, familiarity with company and project procedures and
practices. A familiarity with typical project controls software such as
Primavera scheduling software, Estimate/Schedule Transfer tools, Contract
Manager, and DMCS (Document and Materials Control System) is preferred. Must
have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, construction contract
commercial documents, drawings and specifications.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the
workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.