Estimator/contractor

Turner Construction Job Opportunity

Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. Our projects are well known. Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications. Reports to: Lead Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction Manager

Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.

Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure and distribution to stakeholders.

Serve as liaison with Trade partners, Design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client; Support constructability reviews through communication with project team, designers, and trade partner market.

Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.

coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.

Obtain and evaluate trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review.

Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize trade partner scope and make recommendations to Project Lead for bid awards.

Supervise Assistant Estimators and Estimating Interns as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices knowledge

Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents

Project management of competing demands, and meet established deadlines

Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments – Procurement, Operations

Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with estimating software

Limited travel

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

*Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.