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Preconstruction Estimator, Life Science

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Preconstruction Estimator - Life Science

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Construction Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

  • Create and submit well organized, high quality written estimates that account for project risks
  • Prepare construction and installation estimates from feasibility studies, conceptual designs, preliminary designs, or detailed designs
  • Review all project plans, specifications, take-offs, I&C, and documents to gain a full understanding of intended use of the estimate
  • Collaborate with the design team and offer cost effective alternates
  • Prepare cost estimates for small- and large-scale jobs
  • Manage project from estimating/bidding, detailing, product purchasing, delivery, scheduling, installation, and construction administration
  • Calculate the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overhead and profit, and presenting a final price
  • Develop accurate labor and material costs with accurate quantity take-offs
  • Maintain strong working relationships with the design team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants, OEMs, and suppliers
  • Develop and maintain relationships with trade contractors and end-users in targeted regions
  • Coordinate with Design Group construction teams as required to maintain current cost data
  • Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
  • This role will require occasional travel for project visits or meetings.

What You'll Bring

  • 5 + years construction cost estimating experience focused on Life Science/Pharmaceutical estimating from conceptual stage through buyout
  • Demonstrated knowledge of estimating practices and procedures utilizing estimating software
  • Prior experience utilizing on-screen takeoff or bluebeam and estimating databases
  • Strong understanding of CSI Estimating Format
  • Prior experience in gathering and utilizing historical cost information as well as a network of trusted subcontractors
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects
  • Demonstrated ability to work in teams and gather subcontractor input for optimizing project performance
  • A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
  • Experience working on large commercial/industrial projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations)
  • Read and understand construction, installation, and I&C documents: details and drawings
  • Self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project)
  • BS degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As an MEP Estimator, Construction, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class professional and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Life Science Estimator but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Professional.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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