Senior Estimator

Overview

Supports preconstruction estimations, value engineering, budgeting, and bid coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• estimate development
• bid coordination
• gmp preparation
• bim takeoff
• quantity takeoff
• value engineering

Tasks

-Develop, lead, or support assembly of estimate, bid or GMP documents required by and submitted to owner; coordinate requirements with contract agreement. -Take lead role or support role in Lump Sum bid process -Lead coordination of operational input during estimating, bidding, and GMP process; ensure estimate incorporates detailed General Conditions/Requirement (GC/GRs) study and site logistics and Building LIFE as prepared by Operations. -Support Project Preconstruction Manager or Preconstruction Manager in set-up of estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix. -Lead review meetings with owner, architect, and engineer related to Preconstruction phase. -Participate in estimate review meetings with internal stakeholders to validate estimate prior to client delivery -Prepare trade partner bid proposal forms and bid recording sheets for assigned trades, evaluate trade partner input for scope inclusion, and identify scope gaps and overlaps, coordinate with other staff managing trades. -Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder. -Review design documents for completion; assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimates. -Participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs. -Active participation in estimate and GMP review meetings with architects, engineers, and owners. Incorporate comments, feedback, and input into revised estimates or GMP’s and assemble revised documents for final submission. -Ensure complete and accurate pricing within estimate or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), reflect recent pricing data and trade partner bids or budgets. -Collaborate with Project Preconstruction Manager and Preconstruction Manager in estimating functions throughout preconstruction phase launch process. -Utilize Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take-off and visualization to support complete estimate preparation. -Coordinate trade partner bid lists with procurement for budget pricing and bidding. -Manage distribution of current design documents for trade partner budgeting and bidding; ensure account for sufficient trade partner input. -Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions, identify and capture scope not included in design documents. -Perform quantity take-off, analysis, estimate, and studies for assigned trades and building systems. -Project management of competing demands, and meet established deadlines -Provide pricing for value engineering, alternates, options, and special studies.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• 8+ years
• estimating software
• microsoft office
• project engineering
• communication

What You Bring

-Professional verbal and written communication skills -Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents -Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction or similar, and minimum of 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience -Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule -Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with estimating software -Travel Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. -Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments – Procurement, Operations -Building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices knowledge -Experience in project engineering, field supervision or purchasing -Conceptual ability, able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of owner/architect requirements -Supervisory or management experience

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About Turner Construction Company

-With a rich legacy, the company has delivered iconic projects such as the Burj Khalifa and New York’s One World Trade Center. -The company specializes in a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure construction. -The company has earned a reputation for executing complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget. -The company’s expertise extends to diverse civil works, including heavy civil projects like bridges, roads, and utilities. -The company is also known for its innovative approach, integrating advanced construction techniques and sustainability in its projects. -The company has consistently ranked among the top global contractors.

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