Job Duties:

• Generates and updates Prevailing Wage table per current market trends
• Research, collects, and updates construction material costs and indexes
• Assists cost estimators in various comparison analysis on construction cost estimates
• Assists in reviewing contractors' claims and proposals for accountability
• Reviews analysis of construction life cycle costs
• Prepares and conduct cost benefit analysis
• Provides support in construction costs and bid review and comparisons
• Conducts research on recent cost and price changes in supplies and services
• Prepares special reports and research pertaining to construction cost trends and activities
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Required Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of full-time paid professional experience in cost estimating AND data analysis
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in public agencies performing related duties assigned
• Experience in developing, organizing and maintaining cost data tables

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or any related field

 OR

•  Candidates without the required degree must have additional 4 years of the required experience to compensate for the education requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of science research and analytical methods
• Ability to analyze construction cost trends and generate graphs, database, and reports and prepare presentations for stakeholders
• Ability to compare the cost estimates with contractor proposals or bids to identify significant differences and probable causes for the discrepancies
• Ability to work independently and without supervision
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills