DESCRIPTION:
As an Estimator, you will have the opportunity to:
Coordinate with the Preconstruction Manager and Senior Estimators in the assignment of project related responsibilities from conceptual estimating to preparation of GMP's
Quantify, analyze, and disseminate, to project estimating team, the detailed project program (work breakdown structure, room counts, functions, areas, etc.) during a project kick-off meeting
Review, interpret, quantify, and accurately estimates cost in accordance with the project documents
Identify and mitigate project related risk through strategic buyout and budget contingencies
Solicit, collect and critically analyze Subcontractor/Vendor budgets, bids or quotations associated with assigned projects or packages
Review and verify Scope of Work and pricing (Subcontractor Analysis Sheets) of other project team members when acting as the project lead estimator
Presents the project scope of work, estimated costs, risks and opportunities to executive management during the final review of assigned estimates
Participate in the presentation of proposals, budgets, etc. to clients and prospective clients
Coordinate the delivery of appropriate project files for assigned projects to Operations Staff during a project turnover meeting using the Turnover Meeting Agenda and Checklist
Participate and coordinate participation of project estimating team in the buyout process with operations
Complete all required paperwork for bids or proposals (such as bid forms, bonding requirements, etc.)
Provides support to Project Operations Team for Change Order estimating, extended buyout after Contract or turnover to Operations Team and other estimating support as required
Assists in development training, coaching, and orientation of new estimators
Visit project sites as frequently as practical to observe construction operations at various phases and becomes familiar with jobsite logistics, means and methods, and Operations personnel
Create the first pass General Conditions estimate when acting as Lead Estimator
Be involved in preconstruction Training Programs, becoming proficient in all aspects of preconstruction
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar from an accredited institution preferred and 4+ years of relevant estimating, project management and / or construction experience
3+ years experience estimating for projects in buildings sector
Previous estimating experience on projects over $50M in value
Excellent communication skills to effectively solicit and work with individual project owner's representatives, material suppliers and subcontractors in pre-bid estimate preparations and post-bid negotiations
Capable of effectively working within a cohesive estimating team to facilitate comprehensive cost proposals and conclude efforts during team reviews on major projects
Previous experience in alternative delivery methods such as design/build
Experienced in estimating software tools On-Center, Insite and Timberline or similar
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