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Lead Estimator

$120k - $195.8k

Swinerton

Compensation Range
$120,000.00 - $195,800.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary:
Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Key Responsibilities:
  • Simultaneously Leads one or more estimate/budget/pursuit and in addition has capacity be support others on estimating pursuits
  • Is a mentor to one or more estimating staff
  • Can quickly and accurately diagnose error, scope, exclusions in subcontractor estimates
  • Can review, prepare, and review others' quantity take-offs
  • Train and develop Intern and Interim Project Engineers
  • Spearheads and maintains historical costs
Daily responsibilities:
  • Prepares customized subcontracting bidders list(s) to the correct type of job
  • Maintains great relationship with trade partners
  • Assist jobsite staff with estimating support
  • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing
  • Prepare conceptual estimates
  • Prepare subcontractors bid list
  • Leads and/or participates in bid day compilation
  • Review plans and specifications
  • Can generate high level VE/VM log with accuracy
  • Follows bid schedule and can realign deliverable dates with minimal impact, through the use and management of the Estimate Checklist
  • Builds consensus on applied fee strategy
  • Review Subcontractor prequalification on prospective trade partners
  • Draft the first pass at General Conditions and General Requirements
  • Set-up and review General Conditions and General Requirements with the Operations team
  • Generates scope sheets for all CSI divisions
  • Sets up and conducts GO / NO GO for Swinerton self-perform trades
  • Supports and trains estimating staff (as applicable)
  • Supports post-bid buyouts (as applicable)
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned
Minimum skills and experience:

* Healthcare (HCAi) Project Experience is preferred
  • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 3 years estimating or related experience
  • Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and BIM Models.
  • Ability to make accurate judgements and calculate associated risks
  • Ability to use all estimating software such Excel, Bluebeam, Revit, Destini, or other programs to complete daily duties
  • Working knowledge of current construction costs and principles

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.
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