SPO Estimator - Drywall

Description

• Analyze SPO drywall project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor loaded schedules based on estimated days.
• Identify design issues and project risks impacting SPO drywall. Generate and propose solutions working in collaboration with Preconstruction team to resolve.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.
• For subcontracted drywall work, obtain and evaluate Trade proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review.
• Prepare and manage project kick-off meeting and hand off to project operations teams.
• Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive Trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships in order to solicit competitive pricing.
• Manage action items from Post Bid, finalize sub tier scopes, and make recommendations to Procurement for bid awards.
• Prepare and assemble drywall bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).
• Develop SPO drywall value analysis study including cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope.
• Attend constructability review meetings, document potential issues including with Trades market, and support communication with project team and designers.
• Collaborate with SPO Manager to include appropriate markups, labor rates, and other necessary informaton in assigned estimates based on project approach, backlog and level of risk.
• Lead document management for SPO drywall projects, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure, and distribution to relevant stakeholders.
• May supervise SPO drwyall estimators, participate in hiring process, onboard new staff, and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project specific constraints.
• Prepare drywall scope requisitions for assigned Trades and coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.

Requirements

• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to present information to non-technical audiences
• Proficient skills in project management, able to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with computer-based takeoff and estimating software
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and Trade practices
• Familiar with construction operating procedures and methods of other departments (e.g., Procurement, Operations)
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience performing detailed estimates for specialty scopes of work such as framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, delegated design cold formed metal framing, and doors, frames, and hardware
• Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of requirements
• Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule

Benefits

• Limited travel

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance