Senior Estimator (Des Moines)

Overview

Supports lead estimators in preconstruction estimating, budgeting and GMP preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• pricing
• quantity takeoff
• bim modeling
• bid management
• estimate review
• stakeholder coordination

Tasks

-Ensure complete and accurate pricing within estimate or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), reflect recent pricing data and trade partner bids or budgets. -Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder. -Take lead role or support role in Lump Sum bid process -Project management of competing demands, and meet established deadlines -Collaborate with Project Preconstruction Manager and Preconstruction Manager in estimating functions throughout preconstruction phase launch process. -Perform quantity take-off, analysis, estimate, and studies for assigned trades and building systems. -Provide pricing for value engineering, alternates, options, and special studies. -Participate in estimate review meetings with internal stakeholders to validate estimate prior to client delivery -Manage distribution of current design documents for trade partner budgeting and bidding; ensure account for sufficient trade partner input. -Lead coordination of operational input during estimating, bidding, and GMP process; ensure estimate incorporates detailed General Conditions/Requirement (GC/GRs) study and site logistics and Building LIFE as prepared by Operations. -Coordinate trade partner bid lists with procurement for budget pricing and bidding. -Utilize Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take-off and visualization to support complete estimate preparation. -Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions, identify and capture scope not included in design documents. -Support Project Preconstruction Manager or Preconstruction Manager in set-up of estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix. -Develop, lead, or support assembly of estimate, bid or GMP documents required by and submitted to owner; coordinate requirements with contract agreement. -Review design documents for completion; assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimates. -Lead review meetings with owner, architect, and engineer related to Preconstruction phase. -Prepare trade partner bid proposal forms and bid recording sheets for assigned trades, evaluate trade partner input for scope inclusion, and identify scope gaps and overlaps, coordinate with other staff managing trades. -Active participation in estimate and GMP review meetings with architects, engineers, and owners. Incorporate comments, feedback, and input into revised estimates or GMP’s and assemble revised documents for final submission. -Participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• 8+ years
• estimating
• microsoft office
• supervisory
• construction

What You Bring

-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 regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. -Conceptual ability, able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of owner/architect requirements -Professional verbal and written communication skills -Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction or similar, and minimum of 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience -Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with estimating software -Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments – Procurement, Operations -Supervisory or management experience -Building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices knowledge -Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule -Experience in project engineering, field supervision or purchasing -Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents

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About Turner Construction Company

-With a rich legacy, the company has delivered iconic projects such as the Burj Khalifa and New York’s One World Trade Center. -The company specializes in a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure construction. -The company has earned a reputation for executing complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget. -The company’s expertise extends to diverse civil works, including heavy civil projects like bridges, roads, and utilities. -The company is also known for its innovative approach, integrating advanced construction techniques and sustainability in its projects. -The company has consistently ranked among the top global contractors.

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