Job purpose
The Cost Estimator will generate and manage estimates required for pre-construction and bidding efforts. The Cost Estimator provides estimates, budget control, bid coverage and procurement projects and potential projects during pre-construction and construction phases of a project and across all scopes, systems, and assemblies. Estimates vary from conceptual to lump sum bids. Ability to complete full quantity take-offs to support accurate estimates for all disciplines in commercial projects including, but not limited to civil and site work, structural, concrete, envelope, finishes, mechanical, and electrical. A complete understanding of the interrelationship of the cost of labor, material, equipment, and productivity in the unit costs used at each level of an estimate is expected. Not a Remote position, Onsite Only.
Duties and responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Scope of work-Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work. Develop project specific trade scopes. Knowledge of rules and regulations for Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
- Prepare bids including perform quantity take offs based on a variety of information including multi-discipline plans and specifications (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical HVAC, plumbing, and electrical), progress drawings, conceptual sketches, change order revisions, addenda and design narratives.
- Develop budget estimates using plans and specifications, or other conceptual information.
- Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the team to confirm complete scope of work.
- Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
- Solicit subcontractors, specialty subcontractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers' information and pricing.
- Work with multi-discipline design-build teams.
- Communication -Manage communications with design team, subcontractors, and in-house staff.
- Obtains cost proposals from subcontractors. Informs the immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.
- Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
- Preparation of Cost Analysis-Prepares cost analysis in computer by outlining material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items and organizing them on company server.
- Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternative solutions,
- Review and identify constructability issues with operations staff.
- Bid Process Leadership-Lead project estimate process. Oversight of trade bid list and coverage. Complete final bid for review with Director of Estimating.
- Prepare instructions to bidders, bid forms and other bid solicitation information as required.
- Presentations-Prepare estimate presentations, special studies, budget control reports and estimating documents for projects and client presentations.
- Perform the quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budgets.
- Estimating- Where predetermined standard(s) are not available, makes an estimate.
- Resource Development and Maintenance-Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
- Attend departmental meetings as required.
- Supervision- Supervises support staff and provides mentoring/training to ensure progress growth of skill set in Estimating.
- Travel for meetings with clients and/or subcontractors.
- Attend project or construction walk downs to develop, verify, or scope task
- Analysis-Analyzes architectural blueprints. Understanding GC's, GR's and project specific requirements. Edit/amend trade specific boiler plate template scopes.
- Knowledgeable and able to operate computer programs including RS Means, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel & Word.
- Represents Company- Exemplify 8-koi's Core Values, personifying Passion, Excellence, Dependability, Thoughtfulness and foster that behavior in project team.
Qualifications
- May be required to obtain US Government Secret Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in construction management architecture, engineering or equivalent.
- 5 years' experience with the bid process, working on estimates including conceptual, ground up and major projects.
- Knowledge of construction scheduling, cost loaded schedules, and schedule of values
- Experience with RS Means software is required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed with understanding of fundamentals in estimating and project controls.
- Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities
- Mastery of super structure, site and MEP trades, and AHJ.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicable estimating software
- Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must provide examples of preconstruction projects.
- Must provide examples of successful competitive bids.
- Ability to effectively execute in a high demand environment
- Ability to multi-task and work independently, and have a sharp attention to detail
- Ability to put together a professional presentation
Working conditions
- Working conditions typically are within an office environment.
- Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
- Maybe sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- May work temporarily in an outdoor environment.
- May be required to traverse program sites unaided which may include ladders, stairs, disturbed earth, trenches and uneven walking surfaces.
- May also include entrance into confined areas, elevated surfaces
- May include working in extreme weather conditions.
- Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, or offsite personnel and management.
Shift: Typically, M-F Between 6am to 5pm, May require weekends, nights and holidays
Job Class: Management
Compensation: Prevailing wage exempt