Lead, Construction Cost Management

Number of employees

10000

United States, California, Los Angeles, United States

Posted on: 2022-04-20

Category: emobility

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Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

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Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.

<div class="content-intro"><p>Rivian&nbsp;is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.&nbsp;</p></div><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">The&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">Lead, Construction Cost Manager</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">&nbsp;is responsible</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">&nbsp;for&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">implementing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">,&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">managing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">&nbsp;and maintaining&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">cost control</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0"> systems for </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">all</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">&nbsp;Rivian&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">facilities&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">projects. I</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">n this role, you&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">will&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">use&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW223515445 BCX0">existing</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">&nbsp;workflow</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">&nbsp;while also&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">creat</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">ing&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">new workflows to ensure&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">project costs are&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">recorded and tracked per Rivian standards.&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">The Lead, Construction Cost Manager </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">may</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">&nbsp;also assist&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">in preparing cost estimates</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0"> and perform quantity survey. T</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">he role </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">shall support the project team by using the historical cost database, market trends and any other means to ensure changes are properly and&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2 SCXW223515445 BCX0">fairly priced</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223515445 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW223515445 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Establish&nbsp;cost controls&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;change management&nbsp;for use by project management&nbsp;throughout the&nbsp;lifecycle&nbsp;of a project</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Ensure&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;and up to date&nbsp;cost tracking throughout&nbsp;the life cycle of the project</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Provide cost analysis&nbsp;and&nbsp;benchmarking studies&nbsp;to&nbsp;help drive project decisions&nbsp;from project inception to project closeout</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Perform studies to better understand market conditions for both domestic and international projects</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proactively estimate projects based on unit cost estimates and unique site conditions&nbsp;while&nbsp;providing&nbsp;both&nbsp;conceptual and programmatic&nbsp;estimates&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;detailed&nbsp;estimates.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide&nbsp;informed&nbsp;suggestions with&nbsp;pricing for cost reduction</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Compile project-specific data from real estate, design, and construction teams&nbsp;in early phases of project development.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify areas where&nbsp;project-specific data&nbsp;is&nbsp;insufficient, and complete research as necessary to fill gaps.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Review contractor bids in detail to ensure that all pricing is accurate and in Rivian standard format. Request&nbsp;subcontractor backup where needed to confirm costs and understand bid at a detailed level.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Assist in building contractor database at a national level; reach out to general contractors and relevant subcontractors for early pre-qualification before project kick off.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Engage, liaise, coordinate with the various stakeholders and departments for&nbsp;Facilities Construction&nbsp;projects (e.g.&nbsp;Workplace, Manufacturing,&nbsp;Retail, etc.); “The Customers”</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Learn, understand,&nbsp;and use all&nbsp;Rivian&nbsp;policies,&nbsp;procedures&nbsp;and software systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a&nbsp;bachelor’s&nbsp;degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related subject and&nbsp;a&nbsp;minimum&nbsp; of&nbsp;5&nbsp;years of increasingly responsible&nbsp;construction&nbsp;estimating&nbsp;experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate between internal Design, Real Estate, and Construction teams, as well as external contractors. Able to build and maintain strong working relationships&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Quantity takeoff skill. Able to&nbsp;quantify&nbsp;projects both at a high level&nbsp;or perform a detailed takeoff if needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong attention to detail;&nbsp;able to thoroughly review plans, contractor estimates, and scopes of work&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Capable of independent action&nbsp;with minimal&nbsp;direction ;&nbsp;can determine daily actions based on&nbsp;high level team goals&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Highly effective negotiation skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Thorough understanding of construction administration processes, including contracts, budgets, construction documents, change orders, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and material procurement.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficient in the use of standard business software applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficient time management and organization skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment.&nbsp; However, there are occasions when duties require a presence on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places,&nbsp;fumes&nbsp;or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.&nbsp; The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Performance of the required duties will occasionally require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:288,&quot;335559746&quot;:120}">Employees must be within a commutable distance to a Rivian workplace location (or future location) and expected to report there on a regular cadence with the hiring manager.</span></li> </ul> <p>#LI-DT1</p><div class="content-conclusion"><h4>Equal Opportunity</h4> <p>Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Application%20to%20Rivian%20-%20Assistance%20Request">[email protected]</a>.</p> <h4>Privacy</h4> <p>We take your privacy seriously. For details please see our&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="https://rivian.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://rivian.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.</strong></p></div>

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