PACE Systems: Estimator – Advanced Facilities & Controlled Environments

pace systems

a commercial contracting corporation company

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pace systems, a commercial contracting corporation company, specializes in the construction of advanced facilities and controlled environments throughout the united states. Our expertise includes clean rooms, dry rooms, semiconductor facilities, advanced manufacturing plants, life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities, and hyperscale data center hot aisle containment systems.

pace self-performs its work nationwide with its own highly skilled workforce and partners with many of the world's most recognized technology, manufacturing, and mission-critical organizations. Our projects utilize cutting-edge technology, including bim/vdc, robotics, in-house design capabilities, and prefabrication strategies to drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

our projects range from $1 million to over $100 million and include some of the most technically advanced construction projects in the country. From coast to coast, pace systems delivers innovative solutions in industries shaping the future of manufacturing, technology, energy, and critical infrastructure.

to deliver our clients and project partners a superior building experience from design through delivery with an uncompromising focus on safety, quality, and dependability. To identify, hire, and retain the very best people.

keep people safe we strive to protect our most valuable asset each and every day.

integrity we're one team made up of people who are dependable and act with integrity.

humility we are humble team players who prioritize the mission over personal ego.

drive our people are passionate about their work, relationships, and success.

loyalty we are dedicated to achieving the mission of each project and the overall company.

attitude we inspire others to stay positive and overcome daily challenges to achieve our mission.

the estimator – advanced facilities & controlled environments is responsible for leading all preconstruction and estimating activities for technically complex construction projects throughout the united states. This position develops accurate and competitive cost estimates, budgets, proposals, and pricing strategies for projects involving clean rooms, dry rooms, semiconductor facilities, advanced manufacturing plants, pharmaceutical and life sciences facilities, mission critical environments, and data centers.

the estimator works closely with clients, design teams, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and operations teams to develop winning project solutions while supporting the successful transition of awarded projects to project management and field operations teams.

a strong background in metal studs and drywall commercial construction is a plus and translatable to this position - candidates from highly reputable commercial construction self-perform interiors companies are encouraged to apply.

limited travel may be required for client meetings, site visits, bid walks, project reviews, and industry events.

• prepare conceptual, schematic, design-development, and hard-bid cost estimates.
• perform detailed quantity takeoffs using construction drawings, specifications, and bim models.
• solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• develop detailed bid analyses and estimate recap summaries.
• create bid proposals, pricing packages, and scope narratives.
• identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and opportunities.
• develop value engineering recommendations and alternative construction approaches.
• maintain cost databases and historical estimating information.
• participate in preconstruction meetings, design reviews, and client presentations.
• assist with contract review, scope clarification, and proposal negotiations.

• develop project budgets and conceptual pricing models.
• analyze market trends, labor productivity, material pricing, and procurement risks.
• evaluate subcontractor coverage and scope completeness.
• prepare cash flow and procurement projections when required.
• support project teams during estimate handoff and budget establishment.

• prepare estimates for clean rooms, controlled environments, semiconductor facilities, pharmaceutical…