About Rivian

Rivian 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. 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 unfamiliar territories. Our backgrounds may be diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Lead, Preconstruction & Cost Controls – Atlanta

Role Summary

The Lead, Preconstruction & Cost Controls is responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining cost control systems for a Rivian facility project in Atlanta.

In this role, you will:

• Use existing workflows while creating new ones to ensure project estimates and costs are recorded and tracked per Rivian standards.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Support the project team using historical cost data, market trends, quotes, and other means to ensure cost accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop project estimates using first-principles methodology, considering materials, labor, and unique site conditions.
• Establish and maintain project cost controls and change management processes to support project management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design and document cost and change control procedures, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements for vendor agreements.
• Maintain accurate cost tracking by enforcing vendor and owner cost reporting standards from project initiation to completion.
• Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking studies to inform project decisions from inception through closeout.
• Research market trends and conditions for both domestic and international projects to enhance cost forecasting accuracy.
• Develop strategies to ensure contract agreements align with current market trends and industry best practices.
• Provide conceptual, programmatic, and detailed cost estimates, incorporating unit cost analysis and benchmarking data.
• Implement estimating tools and processes that generate detailed reports based on site conditions and design specifications.
• Identify and propose value engineering opportunities with associated cost savings to optimize project budgets.
• Assess and mitigate project risks.
• Compile and analyze early-phase project data from real estate, design, and construction teams, identifying data gaps and conducting necessary research.
• Review contractor bids to verify accuracy, ensure compliance with standard formats, and request subcontractor breakdowns as needed.
• Enforce bid submission and change order requirements while supporting procurement teams in negotiating unit prices and fees based on data models.
• Support the implementation of key business processes related to project management, cost forecasting, reporting, change management, and financial controls.
• Provide training and support to partner vendors on cost management processes throughout the project lifecycle.