Senior Estimator - Self Perform Drywall

Description

• Identify key areas of scope to be developed in subsequent drawing rounds to limit risk to SPO for drywall activities.
• Analyze project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor loaded schedules based on estimated days.
• Provide pricing for value engineering, alternates, options, and special studies.
• Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
• Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions, identify and capture scope not included in design documents.
• For subcontracted work, prepare Trades bid proposal forms and bid recording sheets, evaluate trade partner input for scope inclusion, and identify scope gaps and overlaps, coordinate with other staff managing trades.
• Conduct reviews of design documents for completion; assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimates.
• Develop conceptual estimate and schematic level drawings to establish budget for self-performed drywall scopes of work.
• Develop thorough understanding of drywall estimating strategy for each SPO project and implement throughout preconstruction phase.
• Utilize Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take-off and visualization to support complete estimate preparation.
• Contribute to estimate review meetings with internal stakeholders to validate estimate prior to client delivery.
• Review estimate for complete and accurate pricing within estimate or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), reflect recent pricing data and Trades bids or budgets.
• Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project specific constraints.
• Lead coordination of operational input during estimating, bidding, and GMP process; confirm estimate incorporates detailed General Conditions/Requirement (GC/GRs) study, site logistics, and Building L.I.F.E. as prepared by project Operations team.
• Identify design issues and project risks impacting SPO for drywall, generate solutions and collaborate with Preconstruction team to resolve.
• Manage distribution of current design documents for Trades budgeting and bidding and account for sufficient Trades input.
• Develop thorough understanding of market conditions and impacts to drywall pricing, including material escalation and lead times.
• Develop, lead, or support assembly of estimate, bid or GMP documents required by and submitted to owner, coordinate requirements with contract agreement.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships in order to solicit competitive pricing.
• Perform complex estimating activities working in collaboration with Self Perform Operations (SPO) Drywall and Preconstruction managers to throughout preconstruction phase launch process.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder.

Requirements

• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to present information to non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, Trade practices
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and computer-based takeoff and estimating software
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience performing detailed estimates for specialty scopes of work (e.g., framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, delegated design cold formed metal framing, and doors, frames, hardware)
• Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of requirements
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
• Advanced project management skills to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field of study a plus, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Supervisory or management experience
• Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents
• Limited 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 occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Experience in project engineering, field supervision, or purchasing
• Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments (e.g., Procurement, Operations)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance