Construction Estimator - Multifamily/Mixed Use Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Multifamily construction/Mixed Use General Contractor is looking to add an experienced Estimator to its team for multifamily and mixed use and other commercial projects in Arizona and other western states .

Role is based in Tempe, Arizona.

Job Duties of the role include:

• Create bids, conceptual cost models, and budgets; perform quantitative analyses of construction documents and project program requirements for projects assigned
• Lead and oversee the preparation of accurate conceptual cost models, budgets, and guaranteed maximum pricing based on historic cost data and/or subcontractor input as appropriate
• Review plans, specs, and pricing. Secure pricing from material suppliers
• Define take-offs for all scopes of work and complete pricing
• Define and assemble accurate General Conditions/General Requirements costs
• Gather and monitor actual cost versus estimated cost, maintaining project cost history
• Organize historical project costs and utilize costs to produce conceptual estimates
• Establish work scopes for contractors and suppliers
• Prepare documents for bid day, owner bid docs, insurance/bonding, etc.
• Lead and oversee the preparation of backup documentation
• Provide consultative guidance on constructability, schedule, phasing, and staffing
• Understand, analyze, and consult the owner’s proforma process and documents RFP, and/or contract
• Analyze project program, design, costs, and subcontractor input and provide comparisons, cost savings, value engineering options, and other recommendations
• Make recommendations to the buyout and the selection of subcontractors upon notice of award
• Build and manage subcontractor relationships; facilitate bids and presentations
• Prepare and present persuasive presentations to a variety of audiences
• Define major or priority subcontractors. Monitor coverage and solicit new subcontractors while continuously working to improve relationships
• Partner to develop appropriate subcontractor scopes of work and to determine subcontractor pricing, including information dissemination, review of subcontractor’s proposals, and coordination with the desired scope of work
• Discuss and establish bid/budget estimate pricing strategies, concerns, and advantages with project teams.
• Correspond with design teams and engineers
• Lead bid project closings
• Network within the market to learn client business models and establish credibility
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of related experience and estimating multifamily and other commercial projects
• An established network of quality subcontractors
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction field, building systems, subcontractor specialties, regulatory compliance, and technology
• Strong office computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Procore, and Bluebeam software preferred
• Ability to travel to client and project sites in Arizona as required
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
• Highly developed skills (listening, influence management, consensus development) paired with outstanding presentation skills. Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships
• Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; high energy and demonstrated sense of urgency