Sr. Estimator - Industrial & Manufacturing
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Position Summary
Leads successful project estimates and multiple projects at various stages of development. Identifies and communicates risk and improve opportunities. Develops sufficient market knowledge and expertise. Increased role with vertical market or team leadership.
Primary Responsibilities
- Preconstruction
- Develops conceptual estimates.
- Assists with client and design team management and relationship development.
- Develops, manages, and coordinates preconstruction schedule.
- Coordinates planning, permitting, utilities, etc.
- Implements PFP plan.
- Coordinates resources with Building Performance Solutions and other internal departments.
- Manages master and project budget.
- Identifies and manages risk in project budget regarding scope, schedule, and market conditions.
- Estimating
- Leads development and management of project budget, estimating effort, final GMP, and overall estimating processes for individual projects.
- Leads bid and trade partner selection process.
- Ensures effective value engineering and development of cost strategies.
- Responsible for job cost budget transfers.
- Maintains knowledge of market, costs trends, and cost history.
- Tracks individual project preconstruction costs.
- Project Development
- Networks actively within the community and develops strategic relationships with trade partners.
- Assists with opportunity development.
- Assists or participates in RFQ/RFP response, project interviews, and preliminary client meetings.
- Implements pursuit strategies.
- Engages in professional, civic, or philanthropic organizations.
- Business Unit Responsibility
- Mentors associates and provides leadership to the department.
- Delegates and manages workload of project team and communicates staffing needs at project level.
- Implements and maintains company processes and procedures.
- Implements training programs for associates to ensure their growth and adaption to company procedures.
- Communicates regularly with direct reports regarding expectations, goals, performance reviews and regular feedback through the year.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 7+ years' experience in Preconstruction or Estimating.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Timberline Estimating, On-Screen Take Off, MS Project, Microsoft Office applications, and any other company standard software appropriate for the position.
- Proven track record of proactive approach to issues/management.
- Track record of establishing and maintaining a budget.
- Demonstrated success in working effectively with trade partner market and A/E teams.
- Demonstrated ability to take a leadership role on estimating projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated ability to delegate, mentor, and lead associates.
Working Conditions
The position requires work in an office environment.
Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.
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