Cost Control/Estimator

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Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide.

Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.    
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Summary

The Cost Control & Estimator will analyze, prepare, and review bids for highway, roadway, and bridge projects. They will establish standard operating procedures for the master budget and ensure uniformity in all cost reports within the organization. Experience being the primary lead estimator on large ($400 MM plus) estimates.

Job Duties

• Evaluate costs of projects and track actual costs against bids.

• Consult with clients, vendors, and other departments to discuss estimates and resolve issues.

• Work with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on cost changes and adjustments.

• Perform take-offs, price calculations, and bid preparations.

• Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Prepare estimates for vendor or subcontractor selection.

• Provide cost estimates for management planning and scheduling.

• Report project costs monthly to ensure budget compliance.

• Process change orders with the CEO.

• Determine project cost coding and cash flow reports.

• Coordinate with project management to resolve issues and ensure project completion.

• Train management on cost control applications.

• Directly manage one cost control engineer.

Note: The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management, or similar. Or a minimum Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology with 10 years industry experience.

• Five (5) or more years of experience in estimating all aspects of Heavy Highway construction including Structures, Earthwork, Walls and Storm Drainage.

• Two (2) or more years of on-site field experience. Experience as a Project Manager or Project Engineer is preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of GDOT specifications

• Experience in Alternate delivery (Design Build, DBF, DBFOM) (A plus, not required)

• Moderate to high level of proficiency operating all Microsoft platforms, HCSS Estimating platform.

• Moderate experience with Power BI

Ferrovial Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

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