Estimator

Description

Responsibilities also include working with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI (Construction Specification Institute) categories of work.

The Estimator will supervise a team of cost engineers who support departmental and organizational goals through their efforts.

The Estimator responsible for preparing budgets, estimates and pre- bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients under the CM at Risk guaranteed maximum pricing structure.

• Creates projected budgets early in the design phase of a project.
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management team’s assistance.
• Assists in providing quantity comparison between estimate revisions.
• Communicates with project management team, ownership, clients, subcontractors, vendors, etc. to provide quality results while mitigating project risks.
• Manage individual workload to accomplish tasks within given timeframes.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
• Works closely with new hires and/or new project teams to educate them on the way of doing business based on standard forms, programs and operational standards.
• As necessary, works with Executive Group on special initiatives, company goals and associate related training and/or programs.
• Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours and post-bid interviews as required.
• Manages project budgets for preconstruction services.
• Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
• Provide feedback to estimate team members on work process / work product on a regular basis.
• Conducts reviews of milestone documents to identify and communicate the development of changes to the team.
• Develop Cost Studies in clear and concise platform for project team review and decision making.
• Develop Benchmark studies for project estimate comparison for internal review and analysis.
• Prepares detailed estimate.
• Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
• Develops Variance Reports at milestone issuances that clearly define deltas between estimates for internal and external use.
• Coordinates preconstruction planning with design team, contractors and clients.
• Assist with subcontractor bid review and ensure scope of work is comprehensive.
• Develops unit costs accurately and analyzes value management analysis options.
• Assist and participate with pursuit interview prep and presentations.
• Manage other team members’ workloads to accomplish tasks within given timeframes.
• Works with development or owner to coordinate the design and specifications on issues.
• Assist in developing estimates by evaluating drawings, building plans, specifications, & related documents.
• Assist with reviews of milestone documents to identify and communicate the development of changes to the team.
• Leads in the technical review of plans and specifications during the schematic design, design development and construction document phases of pre-construction.
• Leads the buyout process.
• Assist with pre-bid site walks and document existing conditions.
• Develops Cost Management / Value Engineering log process and manages during the preconstruction process.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific scope of work and comprehensive bid packages.
• Leads in the training and development of cost engineers.
• Leads the pre-construction team to ensure initial budgeting represents current market pricing, quality reporting.
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
• Provides internal database input based on current market feedback for incorporation into database.
• Manage time and utilize electronic timecard software in a timely manner.
• Prepares and presents budget presentations to owners and architects.
• Provides support as needed to the project management teams as needed.
• Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications.
• Summarize estimate data into reports for review by executive team, clients, and design teams.
• Prepare bid tallies for project team and owner review.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets customer’s expectations.
• Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for all MasterFormat (CSI), Uniformat and bid packages for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development and construction documents) that can be clearly understood by internal and external team members.

Requirements

All applicants applying must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Duties required physical abilities such as repetitive hand and finger motion, sitting, standing, walking, as well as extending hands and arms in work areas.
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Ability to perform duties across multiple projects concurrently.
• The individual is required to occasionally move around the office and constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate as a “stand alone” estimator able to handle complete projects if required
• Able to thrive in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Knowledgeable in civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems
• Organized, efficient, able to multi-task effectively, hardworking, and dedicated
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and both oral and written communication skills
• Self-reliant in researching, understanding, and developing knowledge of building designs, systems, construction materials, and methods through available resources.
• 7+ years of experience as Sr. Cost Engineer / Junior Estimator / Estimator in commercial construction industry
• Proficient in all estimating software programs used in preconstruction: On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Destini, Timberline, Building Connected, Assemble, Bluebeam, Power BI, BIM360, Excel, Word, MS Project
• Ability to teach, educate, and guide both internal and external team members.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Considers and understands problems and identifies appropriate solutions.
• Possess the ability to estimate all aspects of a commercial construction project, assemble into one budget and present to owners
• General Construction Knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrate strong communication skills internally with project management team, and externally with owner, architect, engineer, and subcontractors.
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes
• Ability to manage personnel, subcontractors, preconstruction schedules and preconstruction budgets
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Civil Engineering preferred but not required
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Enjoys being part of a collaborative team and a fun work environment

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance