Project Estimator; Commercial Building

Position: Project Estimator (Commercial Building)
SUMMARY
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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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 estimates for all stages of design from Conceptual through Final Construction Documents (Design/Build, Guaranteed Maximum Price, and Hard Bid diversity).
Perform value engineering and life-cycle costing.
Develop and write all bid packages and subcontractor scopes of work.
Participate with the Project Manager in award of subcontracts and writing/negotiating all subcontracts before turning over to construction team.

COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas;…