Estimator

Overview

Lead preconstruction estimating for commercial projects, ensuring budget & client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• contract prep
• site survey
• cost estimating
• budgeting
• precon pack
• construction scheduling

Tasks

-Generate Owner contract for review and approval by a BCCI Project Executive. -Confirm actual site conditions of projects by conducting site surveys and make recommendations to the Owner and design members on best approach during preconstruction. This may involve several engineering or testing agencies such as geotech, soils, structural, or hazardous material abatement. -Represent BCCI at all times in a professional manner that is consistent with the company’s values, including maintaining current project-specific knowledge, being prepared for project meetings, proactively communicating with the project team, and meeting deadlines and commitments. -Ensure all estimates and budgets, including general conditions, are accurate, complete and reflect the actual requirements of the project. This includes assuring that there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals received and evaluated. -Assist team in preparation of detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction) and/or oversee and/or prepare accurate preliminary construction budgets to include subcontractor scope letters, subcontractor bids analysis and final proposal presentation to client. This would be completed as a BCCI team effort in collaboration with other staff within BCCI. -Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules. -Coordinate the assembly of the Preconstruction materials for presentation purposes to the Owner for each phase of the project development. -Adhere to Company policies, procedures and performance standards. -Initiate and maintain positive working relationships with clients, architectural, structural, civil, and MEP engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors and other project team members. Building strong working relationships within the various departments within BCCI. -Organize and lead the BCCI transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings to ensure scope of work is clearly understood. -Collaborate with on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule, within budget and meets or exceeds quality standards and client expectations. -Provide clients with package of pricing, scope letters, and lead times; communicate quotes and budget status of the project with subcontractors, Owners, and BCCI. -Recommend studio and project process improvements to increase effectiveness, efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• 5‑7 years
• estimating
• scheduling
• timberline
• procore
• 4‑year degree

What You Bring

-Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Preconstruction. -Must have Conceptual estimating experience on midsized to large commercial building projects. -Proficient in PC-based scheduling and spreadsheet applications. These include: Timberline, Procore, Excel, Word. -Preferred 4-year degree in an accredited construction or architecture related curriculum, (BA, BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, etc.) or experience equivalent to a 4-year degree. -Demonstrated proficiency in the areas: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, financial reporting, client relationship, interpersonal skills, computer skills, ability to communicate, both written and oral, leadership and organizational skills.

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About Sto Building Group

-Operates across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland under brands like Structure Tone, Pavarini, LF Driscoll, Ajax and more. -Delivers complete services from site evaluation, design review and virtual construction to interior fit‑outs and new builds. -Expertise spans sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, cultural, corporate, technology, life sciences, mission critical, sports, hospitality and more. -Known for integrating virtual design & construction tools to streamline costs and schedules. -An employee‑owned model fuels investment in people, processes and advanced construction technologies. -Typical projects range from complex healthcare facilities to cutting‑edge corporate offices, mission‑critical sites and cultural institutions. -Standout fact: its hybrid of regional specialists empowers tailored local execution backed by global resources.

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