Sr. Certified Value Specialist

Rummel Klepper & Kahl - Allentown, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Allentown, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Sr. Certified Value Specialist (CVS) at RK&K will lead value engineering studies across the firm, focusing on identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing performance in civil engineering projects, particularly in transportation. This role involves collaboration with project teams, conducting comprehensive analyses, and preparing reports to communicate findings effectively. The position offers full remote flexibility with some travel required for project support.

Responsibilities

• Lead value engineering studies to identify cost savings and performance enhancements in civil engineering projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to analyze project requirements, specifications, and constraints.
• Assess proposed design alterations and evaluate their potential impacts on project cost, schedule, and quality.
• Develop comprehensive cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies to support value engineering recommendations.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Engage with project managers, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to implement value engineering solutions.
• Monitor project progress and evaluate the effectiveness of value engineering initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay informed of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to value engineering and civil engineering.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff members.
• Expand RK&K's CVS-certified staff and workload.
• Cultivate new client opportunities for VE studies and assess projects outside the VE process for Value Propositions.

Requirements

• Ten (10)+ years of experience in value engineering studies and cost management.
• Certified Value Specialist (CVS) certification from the Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE International).
• Previous experience in developing VE Reports for diverse clients.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in value engineering techniques, including function analysis, cost modeling, and risk analysis.
• Familiarity with relevant software tools and technologies used in civil engineering and value engineering.
• Demonstrated success in implementing value engineering initiatives and achieving cost savings on projects.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High School diploma.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Background in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience in Transportation Value Engineering.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, Much more!