Develop independent cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for change orders, evaluate contractor proposals and time/material records, lead cost negotiations, prepare Authorized Cost Breakdown spreadsheets and negotiation memos, and quantify financial damages for claims.
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Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a Construction Change Order Engineer to join our NYCDEP Construction Management Team in Yonkers, New York. This role requires full-time onsite presence for a NYCDEP construction project located in Yonkers NY.
Role accountabilities:
In this role, you will use your specific NYCDEP’s Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction change order experience to develop independent, complete and accurate cost estimates, perform quantity take-offs, lead the negotiation of design and field change orders, draft Authorized Cost Breakdown Summaries and Negotiation Letters and responses to Office of Engineering Audits inquiries
- Lead the development of independent cost estimates for change orders including quantity takeoff, pricing, verification of vendor pricing, evaluation of historical cost data, development of estimates with markups and direct and indirect costs in accordance with industry standards, NYCDEP contract requirements and best practices.
- Review and evaluate cost proposals provided by contractors through contract document take-offs, subcontractor proposals and estimates, use of estimating software, construction experience and knowledge.
- Facilitate cost negotiations with contractors.
- Prepare independent estimates of probable costs for potential change orders.
- Review and evaluate contractor time and material records and cost documentation for inclusion in change orders.
- Develop Authorized Cost Breakdown spreadsheets and Negotiation Memos for all negotiated change orders.
- Support the quantification of financial damages, if necessary, associated with claims for delay, loss of productivity, cost overruns, and other project impacts
Qualifications & Experience:
- 5 year’s experience with the NYCDEP Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction capital project change order process, and estimating and negotiating change orders
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or Business Analytics
- Proficiency with Sage (Timberline), Bluebeam estimating software, MS office Suite
- Expertise with estimating for general trades, heavy civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls.
- Ability to understand complex Civil and MEP and water treatment process projects
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Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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