Salary Range: 145000 to 160000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Key Responsibilities:

• Value Engineering Leadership:
• Lead and manage value engineering workshops and studies to identify and implement cost-effective solutions while maintaining project quality, functionality, and sustainability.
• Conduct thorough analysis of project designs, schedules, and performance criteria to recommend alternative approaches, materials, and methods that optimize value for clients.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, and stakeholders, to evaluate project components and drive value improvements.
• Cost Estimating and Financial Analysis:
• Perform detailed cost estimating, including material, labor, equipment, and overhead calculations, for various project alternatives and proposals.
• Analyze cost data to ensure that value engineering recommendations are financially viable and provide significant cost savings without compromising project objectives.
• Assist in the development of accurate cost models and forecasting to support value-driven project decisions.
• Project Support and Collaboration:
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to integrate value engineering and cost-saving recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise on value management principles, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Serve as a liaison between project managers, architects, engineers, and clients to facilitate the implementation of value engineering initiatives.
• Analysis and Reporting:
• Prepare detailed reports documenting value engineering analyses, cost estimates, recommendations, and project improvements.
• Present findings and proposed value solutions to clients, stakeholders, and senior management for decision-making and implementation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of value engineering and cost-saving measures post-implementation to assess overall project performance and financial impact.
• Quality and Compliance:
• Ensure all value engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices, with a particular focus on cost management.
• Maintain professional licensure and certifications, including CVS, while staying current with industry advancements and value engineering technologies.
• Sustainability Focus:
• Incorporate sustainable practices into value engineering and cost estimating proposals, supporting Procon’s commitment to green building initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional registration as a licensed engineer (PE) or architect (AIA).
• Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE) Certified Value Specialist (CVS) certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in value engineering, cost estimating, or related roles within the AEC industry.
• Proven experience leading value engineering workshops and developing cost-effective project solutions.
• Strong analytical and cost-estimating skills, with the ability to assess project designs and costs effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage clients and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with sustainability and green building standards (e.g., LEED, WELL).
• Knowledge of construction management processes, building codes, and regulations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project challenges.