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Cost segregation / construction cost estimators needed

Duff & Phelps, LLC of Novi, Mich., seeks an associate level person(s) to join our cost segregation practice. Cost segregation is the detailed analysis of buildings for federal income tax & financial reporting purposes (really, not as boring as it sounds). The objective of a cost segregation analysis is to identify special building electrical, plumbing & HVAC systems, as well as certain building finishes & fixtures, and site improvements that may be depreciated over shorter-lives than the remainder of the building for tax purposes. This study generates significant deductions for the building owner and greatly reduces income taxes. While the end result of the analysis is a tax benefit, this type of work requires a knowledge base of both tax code, court cases & law as well as construction, engineering, or architecture.

We are looking for a people with anywhere from 1 to 5 years working in an architecture, engineering, or construction related position. The ideal candidate will have a construction cost estimating background, however, a candidate with the ability to proficiently read and understand architectural, electrical, plumbing & HVAC drawings may also be considered. Knowledge and/or course work in accounting or finance is helpful but not required. Because we are a national firm and our clients construct and acquire real estate throughout the U.S. and the world, the position requires the candidate to travel anywhere from 25 percent to 50 percent of the time. Almost all travel is domestic. Finally, the candidate should have proficient computer skills; particularly the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.

You can learn more about cost segregation and our firm at www.duffandphelps.com (formerly Standard & Poor's Corporate Value Consulting). Specifically, a narrative on our cost segregation practice can be found under Corporate Value Consulting / Fixed Asset & Real Estate Valuation.

For more information or to submit a resume, contact Matthew C. Jaimes, director, Duff & Phelps Cost Segregation, at 39555 Orchard Hill Place - Suite 460, Novi, Michigan 48375, Tel. 248.675.6934, Fax 248.675.6911