Staff Estimator - Global Facilities (Minneapolis)

Overview

Prepare, analyze, and present cost estimates and proposals for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• estimating strategy
• quote evaluation
• cost analysis
• value engineering
• bid packages
• risk review

Tasks

-Develop and present estimating strategy and plan. -Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes. -Complies with all policies and standards -Develop project summary schedules. -Analyze and incorporate quotes on bonds and insurance into the estimate for review. -Analyze and price value engineering for submission. -Present estimating information in site and pre bid meetings. -Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies, and make recommendations based on those results. -Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions. -Research cost history and update data base(s). -Conduct subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification tasks. -Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy -Responsible the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions. -Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate. -Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors. -Review commercial terms and conditions for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator. -Conduct small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluation. -Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects. -Support pre-construction services on client estimates and joint venture reviews. -Evaluate fee, contingency and escalation and make recommendations. -Responsible for reviewing specialty and standard equipment pricing.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• conest
• k-base
• osha 10
• bachelor degree
• project estimating

What You Bring

-Proficient with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-Base. -OSHA 10-hour certification Required -Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. and 3 years of direct project estimating experience. Required or -Demonstrated attention to detail. -Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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