Estimator

Description

The Estimator is responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of comprehensive proposals on large and complex manufacturing projects. This often requires the ability to coordinate and lead the preconstruction effort with both in-house and outside resources. As a key role in our organization, the Senior Estimator is expected to build effective relationships with team members, external customers, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Perform constructability reviews to identify potential issues and recommend efficient solutions.
• Identify and evaluate project risks. Engage project team to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Dedicate personal time to building relationships with current and potential clients & trade partners
• Manage subcontractor procurement with operations team.
• Ensure detailed scopes-of-work documents are developed. Review SOWs and coordinate with design teams to ensure project requirements are accurately captured.
• Prepare detailed cost models, value engineering assessments, and risk management plans.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify business opportunities. Identify new project opportunities through market awareness and industry relationships
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Builds effective relationships with architects, engineers, subcontractors and clients
• Engage in design review processes to ensure constructability and cost-effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendor partners including outreach to subcontractors/suppliers.
• Lead and participate in client presentations, proposals, and interviews.
• Develop and update project schedules to align with project milestones and client expectations.
• Lead preconstruction efforts including strategic planning. Manage internal and external resources to develop comprehensive proposals including scope documents, conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, alternates, and schedules
• Develop and analyze alternates & value engineering ideas including comprehensive analysis of cost, schedule and quality impacts. Effectively communicate value engineering options to client.

Requirements

• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and sense of urgency; able to perform in both independent and team-oriented environments
• Strong communication skills. Communicates clearly and consistently with customers & team members
• Ability to formulate, plan and prioritize work. Ability to manage multiple preconstruction projects.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptable to change. Ability to manage multiple tasks and perform well under pressure
• Avid and quick learner
• Demonstrates professional credibility, integrity, resilience, and commitment
• Able to lead the design-build project delivery method. Clear understanding of roles, responsibilities, risks, and coordination between design and construction teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business/finance or related field of study is preferred but not required
• Comfortable in fast-paced, candid work environment
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in preconstruction for a General Contractor; experience in Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Distribution and/or Data Centers required
• Possesses attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates initiative and accountability; able to excel with minimal supervision

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance