Project Estimator; Commercial Building

Estimator

Haydon is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and established in 1991 on a foundation of grit and long-lasting relationships. The company serves a wide scale of markets with its all-in-one construction solutions including:
Building (Commercial), Heavy Civil, Preconstruction, Landscape and Building Information Modeling. Haydon's unique full-service structure for all major scopes of work enables clients to receive detailed expertise during preconstruction, minimized schedule risk during construction and the best overall value on projects. Haydon offers a full suite of premier modern construction solutions. This includes Earthscapes, a full-service landscaping division, Origin, a modeling and design subsidiary, Desert Infrastructure Services, a manhole rehabilitation services subsidiary, and Omni Electric, an electrical and communication infrastructure construction services company.

Whether it's the roads we drive on or the buildings we work, shop, learn, play and receive care in, Haydon is the one contractor that serves the entire spectrum of the construction industry – and it does so with heart. The company employs quality, passionate people, innovative technology, an open mind and a can-do attitude to construct projects that serve our entire community.

Estimators will work primarily on negotiated commercial projects within our core markets and work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors. Responsibilities for this position and required skills include.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop estimates on multiple, simultaneous projects from Concept to GMP.
• Prepare detailed and accurate quantity takeoff of every aspect of a project.
• With the Preconstruction Manager, handle the project estimate from initial estimate through subcontracts being formalized.
• Prepare GMP documents and supporting information to provide complete and accurate GMP.
• Coordinates with Operations Team for preparation of General Conditions estimates.
• Prepare project budget for input to accounting system.
• Scope, negotiate terms, prepare and process subcontract agreements.
• Collaborate with design partners in developing effective design solutions and innovative approach to projects.
• Participate in developing Best Value Analysis options.
• Ability to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be competent in estimating across all scopes of work.
• Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Must be a collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering and informing them throughout the project.
• Must be aggressive in providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of market costs, unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
• Must have experience with the competitive bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid leveling sheets, preparing and managing bid spreadsheet, assembling the bid, preparation of bidding forms, etc.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Trade Partners.
• Research, gather and incorporate historical data from bids, purchase orders, subcontracts, market research, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit costs and estimates.
• Coordinate scopes with an array of trades to ensure no scope gaps or double coverage.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials, etc.
• Handling the project from first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.
• Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Coordinate scopes with an array of trades to ensure no scope gaps or double coverage of cost
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Identify tasks to be accomplished in order to satisfy contractual requirements.
• Organize project team so that each estimator involved knows responsibilities and deadlines.
• Manage estimating process through initial advertising/prequalification and solicitation of subcontractors, bid evaluation process and award.
• Effectively schedule complete Preconstruction effort including all estimate milestones, durations and identifying long lead items and other needs.
• Mentor/teach junior estimators all aspects of preconstruction process.
• Prepare…