Estimator

Job Description

The Estimator is responsible for the preparation of estimates and GMP’s for assigned projects. Estimator will assist all estimating and purchasing functions that may be required for assigned projects during preconstruction, including value engineering, alternative and comparative studies. Ensures that estimates and GMP’s are complete, accurate, and well supported by recent pricing data and subcontractor input.

This position will analyze past performance on projects to inform estimating standards for future estimates as well as management of the historical cost database and bid management tools.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Primary or secondary point of contact for estimating services between owner, design team, and Promethean for assigned projects during the preconstruction phase
• Take lead role or support role in preparation and assembly of estimates, GMP Proposals and Lump Sum (LS) bids
• Manage design document receipt, filing, and distribution to internal team members
• Review design documents for level of completion, assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimates. Inform senior management of design-related problems, completeness of documents, and other potential risks
• Coordinate and communicate with subcontractors to be used for budget pricing on milestone estimates
• Manage distribution of design documents to subcontractors for budgeting and procurement for all trades via Building Connected
• Evaluate subcontractor pricing and/or bids for scope inclusion, identify scope gaps, level bids and identify overlaps for coordination with other trades
• Site visits to evaluate existing conditions and identify any scope that may not be included in the design documents
• Responsible for the set-up of the estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix, and coordinating work of estimating team members
• Perform quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for all assigned trades and building systems
• Ensure pricing within the estimate or GMP is complete and accurate, reflecting recent pricing data, subcontractor bids or subcontractor budgets
• Provide pricing for value engineering, alternates, options, and special studies as required
• Assist the coordination of operational input during the estimating, bidding, and GMP process. Work in collaboration with Operations to ensure that detailed General Conditions/Requirement (GC/GRs) study, as prepared by Operations, is incorporated into the estimate
• Engage the Safety Director and Operations Lead for General Requirement estimate reviews to ensure provisions are incorporated into the estimate
• Prepare, coordinate, execute and manage Constructability Reviews and produce and manage Constructability Review Reports for milestone estimates per the schedule
• Prepare Requests-For-Proposals including bid proposal forms, scope sheets and bid recording sheets for assigned trades
• Prepare for and lead internal and external estimate and purchasing review meetings
• Prepare for all estimate and GMP review meetings with architects, engineers, and owners, with support from the Director of Preconstruction, Chief Estimator, and/or Project Executive
• Incorporate comments, feedback, and input from architects, engineers, and owners into revised estimates or GMP’s, assemble revised documents for final submission
• Generate, coordinate, and manage Budget Control Reports between each milestone estimate to manage cost events and value engineering opportunities. Produce variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development
• Analyze cost data, unit prices, general conditions and general requirements costs, and information that can be developed and used as a “rule of thumb” for all building systems estimated costs
• Support the development and enhancement of owner, architect, subcontractor and vendor relations
• Communicate and collaborate with Operations, Procurement and all other internal resources as needed, during preconstruction efforts
• Ensure assigned tasks are completed and delivered within timeframes allotted
• Support the Operations Lead to prepare scopes of work, schedule, evaluate, execute schedule
• Establish and manage the Target Value Design process as appropriate
• Manage the procurement phase of the project including invitations to bid, bid directives and scoping/leveling and contracting to ensure the successful execution of subcontracted scope
• Review Trade Partner prequalification's to identify and mitigate risks associated with a specific Trade Partner performing a specific scope.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction or similar, plus two or more years as an Estimator following experience in project engineering, field supervision or purchasing.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices.
• Must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements.
• Should demonstrate imaginative, innovative and succinct approach to a project.
• Should have familiarity with the operating procedures and methods of other departments – Procurement, Cost, Accounting, etc.
• Good leadership, verbal and written skills.
• Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of programs and Promethean Builders’ estimating tools.
• Complete knowledge of the estimating/purchasing documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents.
• Must be able to multitask and meet established deadlines.
  
  

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent.
• Computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs.
• Experience with preconstruction software such as Timberline, OST, MC2, Building Connected, Planswft, and Smartsheet.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
  
  

Necessary Attributes:

• Actively participate as a team member.
• Work effectively with all colleagues and constituents.
• Possess and understand Promethean Builders’ core values, goals, and vision.
• Detail oriented.
• Time management skills.
• Sense of urgency and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Take ownership of projects/clients managing both up and down.
• Able to work with minimal direction.
• Problem solving skills.
• Able to work with speed and efficiency.
• Able to anticipate issues, reactions, etc.
  
  

Company Description

Promethean Builders is a full-service General Contractor and Construction Manager.

Each team member is heavily vetted and hand-picked to ensure all individuals embody the qualities of a true builder.

We have assembled an innovative, nimble team with a wide range of experience to deliver the highest quality of service for our clients. Using a hands-on, partnership approach, our mission is to ensure we execute on every aspect of our client’s vision.

Promethean Builders is a full-service General Contractor and Construction Manager. Each team member is heavily vetted and hand-picked to ensure all individuals embody the qualities of a true builder. We have assembled an innovative, nimble team with a wide range of experience to deliver the highest quality of service for our clients. Using a hands-on, partnership approach, our mission is to ensure we execute on every aspect of our client’s vision.