Senior Estimator

Overview

Develop and manage construction cost estimates for healthcare projects

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• bid management
• quantity takeoffs
• change orders
• estimating database
• client meetings

Tasks

-Maintain current information on trends in and changes to existing construction codes. -Obtain 3-5 bids for each trade and supplier group. -Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items. -Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies. Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts. -Determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists. Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness. -Ensure most complete estimates and that financial objectives are met. -Develop and maintain effective working relationships. Solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $100 - $150 million per year. -Identify items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting in overall estimate package. -Follow approved estimating practices. -Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions. Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates. -Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating. -Ensure a complete review of plans and drawings. -Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractor. -Prepare quantity take-offs on assigned Healthcare industry projects. -Perform change order pricing, site visits, bid delivery and collaborate with teams on specific bids. -Review plans and architectural drawings. -Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record and track estimates. -Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates. Ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements

• estimating
• preconstruction
• bs
• ms office
• excel
• budgeting

What You Bring

-7 - 12 years of experience in Estimating, Preconstruction or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing. -BS or BA required.  Preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering or architecture. -Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel) and well-developed budgeting, purchasing and organizational skills

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About Pavarini Mcgovern

-A prominent general contractor with expertise in high-end construction. -Successfully delivered a wide range of complex projects in both public and private sectors. -Known for its collaborative approach, partnering with clients to bring projects to life from conception to completion. -Specializes in high-rise buildings, campuses, and public infrastructure, with a focus on residential, commercial, and government projects. -Earned a reputation for quality craftsmanship, on-time delivery, and attention to detail. -Consistently works on large-scale urban developments, including mixed-use properties and sophisticated commercial complexes. -Portfolio includes specialized sectors such as transportation, government buildings, and more.

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