Preconstruction Estimator

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing conceptual and negotiated projects throughout preconstruction phase. Provide leadership and project guidance as it relates to conceptual estimating, pricing, value engineering, scheduling, and profitability of projects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Integral member or in some cases oversight of preconstruction activities:
• Integrated project team and project goal development
• Conceptual budget/estimating & identify future scope
• Produce schedule blocking and work with team members on phasing and logistics
• Organize, identify, and track tasks related to preconstruction
• Perform take-offs of construction documents and input into spreadsheets and estimating programs.
• Create and implement procedures for conducting estimates including creation of spreadsheets, formulas and presentation formats for estimates.
• Evaluate subcontractors, suppliers, and material costs and pricing structure.
• Seeks, qualify and incorporate subcontractors and suppliers into project plan.
• Project Logistics Planning
• Responsible for estimating and budgeting of conceptual and negotiated projects
• Evaluate materials and phases of projects for cost saving alternative approaches through value engineering and cost analysis.
• Attend and participate in project planning and coordination meetings.
• Guide the execution of multiple projects through preconstruction activities and phases.
• Collaborate with leadership, owners and architects throughout preconstruction phase of the projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible related job experience in the construction industry.

• In-depth understanding of pre-development/pre-construction, conceptual estimating, budgeting, cost analysis, value engineering, cost control, and scheduling.
• Ability to travel to project work sites, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to clearly and actively communicate with project teams internally and externally.