Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Cost Estimator II to join our Commercial & Institutional - PMCM/OPM Team at our Brookylyn, NY office location.

CHA Consulting, Inc., seeks a Cost Estimator II position, who will work remotely and report to CHA's location in Brooklyn, NY. This position is responsible for executing high-quality accurate detailed cost estimates. The Cost Estimator II position also understands clients' needs, meets their expectations, presents the estimate, and follows up with the client on any issues. This position will also perform the estimate in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client requirements.

Specifically, the Cost Estimator II position will perform the following duties:

Create comprehensive, detailed and accurate cost estimates;
• Proficiently use quantification software platforms;
• Research current regional markets for labor and material pricing to support cost estimate unit rates and develops an informed opinion of market conditions for projected time of bidding;
• Review Cost Estimating team's product to ensure timely delivery, detailed thoroughness of scope, account for complexity of construction operations and accuracy of pricing;
• Perform QA/QC functions including; scope definition and verification, design constructability, gap analysis, risk exposure;
• Present cost estimate to client in timely manner, prepares a report on changes from previous estimate (if applicable), lead cost estimate reconciliation meeting and publishes reconciled estimate;
• Collaborate with design team to develop value management/"value engineering" options and present to project team;
• Interface with and supports our OPM Team with prompt cost information sharing;
• Maintain awareness of code standards, regulation developments, sustainable design initiatives, grants and rebate incentives;
• Contribute to building and nurturing our company's culture and team environment;
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential clients that will result in positive long-term recurrent business partnerships;
• Participate and help guide the identification pursuit targets for new business and developing opportunities in conjunction with the Marketing and Business Development staff; and (Infrequent) Travel both locally and interstate, for client meetings and project site visits

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you'll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your "why" at CHA!

• The successful candidate must have at least two (2) years of experience as a project manager or cost estimator, which includes two (2) years of experience with the following: Management of RFI's, production tracking, and submittals; Quality Assurance/Quality Control management; and Quantification utilizing Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff (OST) Software

$72,000 - $90,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.