Estimator (Albany)

Position Description Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications. Communicate bids and scopes of work. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Prepare detailed estimates including quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items in the assigned scope. Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price, Cost Plus). Lead document management for the project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure, and distributing to stakeholders. Serve as liaison with trade partners, design team (architects, engineers, consultants), and client; point of contact for managing assigned trade partners and distributing information. Support constructability reviews through communication with project team, designers, and trade partner market. Develop value analysis studies, defining cost‑efficient alternatives to the proposed scope. Comprehend factors required for comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods. Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades; coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps. Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope. Obtain and evaluate trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into a Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review. Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize trade partner scope, making recommendations to the Project Lead for bid awards. Supervise Assistant Estimators and Estimating Interns as assigned. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. Salary The salary range for this position is estimated to be 117,000.00 – 148,000.00 USD annualized. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices. Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules. Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents. Conceptual ability to work with minimal information and quickly develop understanding of owner/architect requirements. Project management ability to meet competing demands and established deadlines. Familiarity with operating procedures and methods of other departments—Procurement, Operations. Professional verbal and written communication skills. Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with estimating software. Limited travel. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile and may travel both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee may occasionally perform work on‑site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off‑site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment The work environment is generally an office setting. Noise is usually quiet to moderate. The employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock can occur. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Other *May perform other duties as necessary or assigned. Equal Employment Opportunity Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities and complies with all applicable employment laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Turner Construction Company