Estimator

Description

• You will be expected to establish and maintain relationships with Subcontractors and Suppliers in our markets to ensure their participation in our pursuits and to develop competitive advantages when applicable.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess the conditions of the site or existing building. You will also attend kick-off meetings with Estimators, Project Managers, and Superintendents.
• You will utilize the take-off tools including Assemble, Bluebeam, Planswift, Destini and others used by the department
• You will prepare complete estimates (for trades assigned to you) including:
• You will support the team with presentations to Owner’s and Architect’s.
• Provide purchasing, or support in the purchasing of, subcontractors and suppliers to perform work for the company.
• Develop and/or improve the ability to understand different trades required to estimate and construct a building.
• Visit active construction sites to familiarize yourself with the construction process.
• Provide feedback to Estimating and Preconstruction Team
• Take photos, including 360 photos, and publish to the file and estimating team
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Business Development and Self-Perform Teams, Clients
• Identify and document all attendees including subcontractors and competition
• You will support the development of estimate reports, books and other presentation materials and participate in presentations to owners and architects when needed.
• Development of Scopes of Work,
• You will support the execution of the strategies to win Bid Pursuits and in the development of complete Preconstruction Estimates.
• Work with the Estimating and Preconstruction Team in executing the Win Strategy
• Take notes and share with estimating team
• Maintain or manage relationships with subcontractors
• Collaborates with estimating and preconstruction teams for successful submissions
• Participate in pursuit meetings to ensure coverage from subcontractors, completeness of scope and adherence to the Win Strategy
• Maintains strong relationships with subcontractors
• Preparation of Bids and Proposals.
• Develop the ability to understand the scopes of work and work between scopes.
• Review of the bid/contract documents to determine risks and advantages
• Meets deadlines
• Follows the Wohlsen policies and procedures
• For projects that the Estimator served as the Bid Captain they will prepare the Project Hand-Off documents and lead the Hand-Off meeting, input the Historical Cost Data into our system, closeout the estimate and cleanup electronic filing.
• You will develop Value Engineering concepts for our Bid Pursuits as well as our Preconstruction engagements.
• Work with the Bid Captain or Preconstruction Manager to assist in the development & pricing of these items.
• Develop an understanding for various building construction types including structural systems, building skin and exteriors systems, various finishes, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• When being a Bid Captain on a project, lead the bid team for a successful submission
• Works alongside Preconstruction Team

Requirements

• Ability to work additional hours to meet business plan goals.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software Systems, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Have a valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to regional offices to support local estimating projects.
• BS degree in Construction Technology, Engineering or other related disciplines, or related experience in the construction industry.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance