Senior Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $114,000-$160,000

KBE Building Corporation: Relationships Are Everything! Join our team today!!

KBEs relationship focus means that you can count on us to do the right thing at all times and work in the best interests of your project. We will be proactive and open in all of our communications and interactions with all members of your project team. Our clients, design partners, and trade contractors say they trust KBE to do the right thing because we build relationships first, buildings second.

Read on to see if this is the place for you!!

At KBE, we expect the best and reward it with excellent compensation and benefits, challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, and the chance to give back to our communities.

Work Life Balance:

• 3 Oclock Fridays
  
• Flexible Work Hours
• Paid Paternal/Maternal Leave
• Vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays

Health and Wellness:

• Medical and Dental Insurance (Premium cost sharing between the company and employee)
• Health Incentive Insurance Discount Employee assistance program
• Vision Care (100% company paid)

Corporate Culture:

• Annual Company Meetings, Company Fun Events, & holiday parties
• Recreational/Chill-Out Space to encourage movement and collaboration:
  Golf Simulator, Pool Table, Dart Boards, Coffee/Snack/Beverage Station, breakout rooms, privacy booths, and more
  (Farmington office)
  
• Quarterly Employee Photo Contests -
  with prizes!
• Company swag! Mugs, Clothing, Backpacks, and more
• Dress code: Business Casual and Philanthropy Fridays (Jeans)
  
• Employee Work Anniversary Recognition
• Corporate Commitment to Philanthropy
  and company-sponsored charitable events
  
• KBEYOU- Focusing on our company growth with career development and training
  

Compensation:

• Competitive Salaries
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Corporate Contributions toward Monthly Student Loan Repayment
• Reimbursement for select gym and fitness memberships
• Tuition Reimbursement
  for Work-Related Education
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Structured Bonus Program

How is this starting to sound!? Are you the next KBE employee!? Apply today!

Position Summary:

The Preconstruction Manager is involved in identifying opportunities, soliciting, and relating to potential clients, and participating in the preparation of KBEs submissions in response to solicitations and follow up interviews/presentations. The Preconstruction Manager also manages preconstruction services on projects secured by KBE; works with the Operations group to ensure a smooth transition into the construction phase; and supports Operations during construction in regard to the decisions and commitments made by KBE during the preconstruction phases.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Prepare Qualifications & Exclusions, and site-specific construction related information/analysis needed to support these submissions.

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Gather, calculate and compile data (unit costs, subcontractor quotes) for use in conceptual bid proposal estimates.
• Prepare routine estimates and constructability reviews under general supervision.
• Prepare bid packages, conceptual estimates, analysis of subcontractor bids, etc. for projects of size and/or complexity, as assigned.
• Interface with owner, architect, engineers and subcontractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
• Write exhibits identifying exclusions and qualifications custom tailored for each project.
• Prepare preliminary project schedules tailored for each project.
• Site Logistics

DESIGN BUILD PROJECTS:

During the process of attempting to secure a design/build project, the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of submissions including cost estimates, including value management pricing during the solicitation process.
• Study thoroughly and know all requirements of the solicitation in order to ensure that KBEs submission meets all the requirements of the solicitation.
• Prepare Qualifications & Exclusions, and site-specific construction related information/analysis needed to support these submissions.

Once a design/build project is secured, the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible to manage/supervise the Preconstruction Phase of Services including, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage the KBE team assigned to the project outlining roles, services required, and deadlines.
• Attend all meetings with the design team and client and be KBEs day-to-day contact for these relationships.
• Act as the client liaison until the project is transferred to Operations. Stay in contact with the owner to foster relationships.
• Perform continual review and assessment of the developing design and trends in construction materials/labor/pricing to verify that the projected cost and schedule of the design is in alignment with KBEs previously accepted proposal or, where a firm number is not yet established, the Owners construction budget.
• Advise KBEs Senior Management and the Director of Preconstruction if the cost and/or schedule are projected to exceed the referenced limitations and outline a plan on how the situation is going to be mitigated/addressed/presented.
• Lead Operations in developing project specific bid packages for various trades that incorporate all applicable program requirements including scope of work, schedules, insurances, bonds, unit prices, supplemental bids, alternates and/or allowances.
• Prepare and coordinate all turnover documentation and facilitate turnover meetings with Operations team.

NEGOTIATED PROJECTS (other than Design/Build projects):

During the process of attempting to secure a negotiated project, the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare fee and general conditions proposal in conjunction with KBEs Senior Management and the Director of Preconstruction.
• Study thoroughly and know all requirements of the solicitation in order to ensure that KBEs submission meets all the requirements of the solicitation.
• Prepare Qualifications & Exclusions, and site-specific construction related information/analysis needed to support these submissions.

Once a negotiated project is secured, the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible to manage/supervise the Preconstruction Phase of Services including, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage the KBE team assigned to the project outlining roles, services required, and deadlines.
• Attend all meetings with the design team and client and be KBEs day-to-day contact for these relationships.
• Act as the client liaison until the project is transferred to Operations. Stay in contact with the owner to foster relationships.
• Perform continual review and assessment of the developing design and trends in construction materials/labor/pricing to verify that the projected cost and schedule of the design is in alignment with KBEs the Owners construction budget.
• Advise KBEs Senior Management and the Director of Preconstruction if the cost and/or schedule are projected to exceed the referenced limitations and outline a plan on how the situation is going to be mitigated/addressed/presented.
• Lead Operations in developing project specific bid packages for various trades that incorporate all applicable program requirements including scope of work, schedules, insurances, bonds, unit prices, supplemental bids, alternates and/or allowances.
• Prepare and coordinate all turnover documentation and facilitate turnover meetings with Operations team

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of related experience
• Proficiency required in: Microsoft Word, Project, and Excel
• Proficiency encouraged in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and BIM software.

KBE Building Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status

KBE is a VEVRAA Compliant Federal Contractor.