Senior Estimator
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Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Description:
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I. Role
The Senior Estimator shall manage the preconstruction process for all aspects of multi-family projects as directed by the Preconstruction Manager and/or the Director of Preconstruction. The Senior Estimator shall be the lead estimator for projects as assigned and assist the Preconstruction Manager with assembling project budgets and bid packages.
II.Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Estimator shall report to the Preconstruction Manager and/or the Director of Preconstruction and shall be responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project preconstruction phase to achieve the cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, and bidding. They shall coordinate with the Project Executive and Project Manager for each respective project. Specific duties shall include:
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
Although this position does not have any direct supervisory roles, the employee shall be a mentor and resource for the junior members of the Preconstruction Team.
IV. Knowledge and Skills
V. Interaction with Other Employees and the Public
Position requires extensive interaction with senior management, co-employees, public officials, design consultants, owners, general contractors, subcontractors and vendors. Employee is expected to work well with others and exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
VI.Physical Demands
Position requires minimal physical lifting of construction documents and requires extensive walking during jobsite visits.
VII. Other
Position may require local and regional travel on a regular basis to visit project sites, owner's offices, consultant offices and governmental offices.
This job description should not be interpreted to be a complete list of all the duties, qualifications and responsibilities performed by the jobholder. To maintain organizational flexibility, management has the discretion to add, drop or change at any time the duties, responsibilities, and expectations of this job.
The Breeden Company/Breeden Construction is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
AT WILL: Nothing in this job description creates or is intended to create an employment agreement, express or implied. Nothing contained in this, or any other document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a contract for employment or for any benefit will be continued for any period of time. In addition, no company representative is authorized to modify this policy for any employee or to enter into any agreement, oral or written, that changes the at-will relationship.
I. Role
The Senior Estimator shall manage the preconstruction process for all aspects of multi-family projects as directed by the Preconstruction Manager and/or the Director of Preconstruction. The Senior Estimator shall be the lead estimator for projects as assigned and assist the Preconstruction Manager with assembling project budgets and bid packages.
II.Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Estimator shall report to the Preconstruction Manager and/or the Director of Preconstruction and shall be responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project preconstruction phase to achieve the cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, and bidding. They shall coordinate with the Project Executive and Project Manager for each respective project. Specific duties shall include:
- Prepare detailed estimates (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction).
- Assemble the estimate including general conditions, special conditions, insurance, and bonds.
- Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.
- Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project. This includes assuring that there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals received and evaluated.
- Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate.
- Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management (i.e. Peer Review, if required, contract bond authorization, contract review, insurance review, etc.).
- Prepare bid packages, obtain bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and analyze bids from subcontractors and material vendors.
- Assure that an adequate and proper number of documents are available for estimating the project.
- Maintain subcontractor evaluations utilizing the Subcontractor Pre-Qualification Form.
- Coordinate the assembly of the preconstruction material for presentation purposes to the Owner (i.e. Design Development estimates or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) booklets, etc.).
- Coordinate and assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate.
- Assist with organization and coordination of the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team.
- Visit ongoing projects to verify status of estimate vs. project status, meet with the project operations team, view work in place for experience and comparison to the estimate. Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk.
- Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes, and working rules.
- Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and place into subcontractor database.
- Actively seek and share knowledge and lessons learned from project team experience.
- Initiate and maintain liaison with client and A/E contacts to facilitate successful preconstruction process. This includes attending client-initiated meetings and ceremonial events.
- Actively participate on internal team(s) that focus on continuous improvement of the business.
- Assist the project teams with buyout of early and long lead time trades.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
Although this position does not have any direct supervisory roles, the employee shall be a mentor and resource for the junior members of the Preconstruction Team.
IV. Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equal experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years in commercial or multifamily residential construction cost estimating. Project management experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of budgeting and reporting processes.
- Exceptional computer skills in Excel and Microsoft Project, good working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and other industry related project management and scheduling software.
- Detail and deadline oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Advanced problem-solving skills, business skills, organizations skills, solid verbal & written communication skills, excellent relationship building skills, as well as strong leadership and team management skills.
- Solid understanding of estimating tools & approaches to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects and the flexibility to lead diverse and dynamic teams to successfully deliver projects.
- Knowledge of PlanSwift or other construction takeoff software.
- Knowledge of SmartBid or similar bid management systems.
- Knowledge of AutoDesk Takeoff or similar system is a plus.
V. Interaction with Other Employees and the Public
Position requires extensive interaction with senior management, co-employees, public officials, design consultants, owners, general contractors, subcontractors and vendors. Employee is expected to work well with others and exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
VI.Physical Demands
Position requires minimal physical lifting of construction documents and requires extensive walking during jobsite visits.
VII. Other
Position may require local and regional travel on a regular basis to visit project sites, owner's offices, consultant offices and governmental offices.
This job description should not be interpreted to be a complete list of all the duties, qualifications and responsibilities performed by the jobholder. To maintain organizational flexibility, management has the discretion to add, drop or change at any time the duties, responsibilities, and expectations of this job.
The Breeden Company/Breeden Construction is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
AT WILL: Nothing in this job description creates or is intended to create an employment agreement, express or implied. Nothing contained in this, or any other document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a contract for employment or for any benefit will be continued for any period of time. In addition, no company representative is authorized to modify this policy for any employee or to enter into any agreement, oral or written, that changes the at-will relationship.