_{19th November, 2024}

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working as a Construction Cost Manager on Semiconductor or Mission Critical projects is required
• 5 to 20 years of applicable cost management experience
• College and/or post-graduate degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction
• Ability to estimate at conceptual, programming and detailed level
• Understands cost (material prices, labor, productivities) as well as commit profiles, cashflow, LLE dates, and overall project cost
• Experience with advising clients on value management, value engineering, and life cycle costing
• Ability to perform all aspects of procurement, including managing the pre-qualification stage, produce bid list, bid analysis, produce bid report, and compile contractual documents
• Competency using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bluebeam
• Must possess exemplary communication skills – both written and oral
• Must be a “self-starter,” and a goal/results-oriented leader and team player
• Demonstrated negotiation skills are required
• Strong knowledge of construction industry legal and technical matters, such as different procurement routes, contract types, value management and value engineering

 
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Specialized expertise serving semiconductor clients with complex capital projects and programs, semiconductor construction including new construction of labs, gas pads, central utility plants, and offices.
• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
• Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor, in the development of the cost estimates
• Reconcile changes that occur over the planning phase and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate
• Provide estimate and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
• Communicate or meet with general contractor and owner project manager to gather status information to prepare a cost estimate update
• Prepare written comments to the general contractor’s submissions, including the executive summary
• Coordinate all sources of cost information for cost discussions and suppliers direct from owners, subs, quantities from A/Es.
• Inform and drive engineering priorities based on cost impact
• Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects
• Complete timely, accurate cost checking and valuation processes
• Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes
• Manage Cost impact / contingency management and commitment tracking logs
• Prepare funding data presentations and coordinate VE sessions with stakeholders
• Provide benchmarking studies, analysis of cost data and presentation of data in reports
• Undertake cost assurance of third-party estimates, report writing and presentation
• Produce monthly cost reports and present to clients
• Provide input into value engineering and options analysis
• Maintain excellent communication with client(s) and other consultants at all projects stages
• Work proactively with minimal supervision to resolve scheduling issues
• Provide leadership to cost management commissions, when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities
• Identify improvements for cost estimating and cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager

 
Submission Requirements:
At a minimum, the candidate’s professional resume must include the following:

• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received

Detailed Employment History with each company including:

• Name of the firm
• Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
• Positions Held
• List of Projects/Programs Managed including project value, location of assignment, roles and responsibilities and contribution to each project

 
At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.

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