Construction Estimator (GC)

Must have ground up experience: K12, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial, Etc.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and continuously improve RaLin's estimating system and processes.
• Define deliverables and acceptable timeline for each bid or budget, including bid administration.
• Prepare and maintain status of plan reproduction; communicate with subcontractors and vendors.
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages and perform quantity take-offs with detail sheets
• Transmit addenda and other bid information to subcontractors and ensure that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day.
• Contact supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids and gain adequate pricing from subcontractors.
• Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline.
• Enter all relevant information into Sage (Timberline), Procore, and Microsoft Teams; post Bid review and captures estimate in cost history database.
• Support development of the strategic plan to achieve revenue, profitability, and growth.
• Review bid requirements thoroughly and ensure thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned.
• Develop RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.
• Perform a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades.
• Project Approach – develop estimating approach to winning project, key subs, or fee enhancement strategy, etc.
• Drive Value with alternate approaches, constructability review and value-engineering ideas on every bid.
• Risk assessment – make general recommendations concerning project complexity, LD’s, Contract Duration or other bid factors.
• Consistently follow up on submitted bids and budgets with Architect, Owner and/or Construction Manager to close business.
• Properly turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner.
• Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern.
• Complete Estimating Turnover Form to ensure compliance.
• Thoroughly check requirements to buy the proper scope.
• Ensure that subs are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule.
• Seek and qualify new subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree from accredited university.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, MS Project.
• Self-motivated & punctual.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally.
• Professional and polished in appearance and speech.
• Sage (Timberline), P6, BIM, Onscreen Takeoff, and Procore

Team Environment

The Senior Estimator is expected to perform job responsibilities, while upholding the company’s beliefs
in customer service, excellence, teamwork, continuous improvement, and professionalism. Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to, understanding and embracing RaLin’s Mission and Core Values while
serving as a role model and promoting professionalism.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This is a full-time position, and normal operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5 pm with the potential for occasional evening and weekend work, depending on exigent circumstances.

AAP/EEO Statement

RaLin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not make employment decisions based on race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or otherwise.