Senior Cost Controls Specialist

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SSC Irving TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R25
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* Summary:

** Responsible for the oversight and coordination of all project cost estimating processes and procedures; works with internal and external partners and supports estimating for projects managed by the Company; ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures; develops and maintains tools to enhance estimating and the utilization of Company resources in general
** Responsibilities**:
* Reviews, evaluates and/or validates cost estimates prepared either internally or by external contractors
* Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, material, equipment, and labor estimates involved in assigned capital and expense projects
* Identifies process changes to improve efficiency, effectiveness and customer satisfaction.  Makes recommendations accordingly
* Provides preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications
* Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements.  Collaborates with internal partners to make estimate adjustments as needed
* Identifies and applies high level elements of cost and risk analysis to Project Managers in the delivery of a complete and accurate estimate of a project
* Develops and leads the application of general estimating concepts, processes and practices, risk evaluations and contingency determination.  Makes recommendations accordingly
* Collaborates with internal and external partners in the development and publishing of estimating processes, deliverables, and tools
* Leads and participates in Company cross organizational work groups to develop, maintain and improve quality of estimating and scheduling processes and tools
* Analyzes cost estimates and variances, risk management, procurement and contract management to improve the quality of project estimates
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of all budgeted and actual Construction costs
* Ensures policies and procedures are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures compliance with all current and applicable Federal and State laws and organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations
* Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management           
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* Education Requirements:

*** Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting or relevant field preferred
** Skill Requirements:
*** 10+ years of related experience
* Carries out responsibilities of significance and advanced complexity
* Responsible for assigning estimates to Cost Controls Specialists and Cost Controls Specialist
* Reviews estimates of a complex nature and provides guidance on estimates
* Provides advice and guidance to less experienced professionals or other personnel as situations require
* Research issues and makes recommendations for program modifications, develops programs and implements
* Lead communication of Cost Controls outputs (benchmarking, construction industry forecast reports, decision scenarios, department goals and objectives) to all project stakeholders, including managers and steering committees
* Develop subject matter training material and lead training for cost controls specialists, construction managers, and other stakeholders
* Extensive knowledge of estimating and scheduling tools
* Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel, and other MS Office suite applications
* MS Access experience preferred
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to research and resolve issues
* Ability to read drawings
* Strong organization and collaborative skills
* Ability to work both independent of immediate supervision and in a team environment
* Good understanding of intra-department functions and operations
* Ability to perform repeated bending, standing and reaching
* If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or…