Senior Estimator - Phoenix, United States - DPR Construction

Description

SurePods, a part of the DPR family of companies, is seeking a Sr Estimator with at least 5 years of experience in commercial construction.

The Sr Estimator will work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors to make a significant impact on the success of the company and delivering on our mission.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Duties & Responsibilities:
Demonstrates understanding and enthusiastic agreement with the vision and mission of SurePods.
Handles the project from first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.

Must be aggressive in providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.

Assembling a complete presentation worth estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
Make subcontractor award recommendations to the customer/owner and negotiate and finalize subcontracts with trade partners.
Participate and often lead the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the customer / owner.
Engaging and developing business with new and existing customers.


Required Skills & Abilities:
Must be able to collaborate with project team to establish the necessary staffing and project requirements.
Flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines.

Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions, and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.

Must be a collaborative and passionate advocate for our customers, empowering, and informing them throughout the project.
Ability to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work.

Ability to prepare detailed estimates and as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.

Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
Ability to prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications, and comprehensive bid packages.
Willingness and desire to actively participate in Value Engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include both written and verbal communication.
Creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
Ability to identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues.
Effective participation in a team environment, both external and internal teammates.


Education and Experience:
5+ years of experience in commercial construction as an Estimator. Bachelors degree a plus, but not required.
Interior Fixtures/Finishes and/or MEP experience preferred.
Experience preparing detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic and feasibility level documentation.


Experience with the bidding process:
soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.

Experience being a member of the team involved in requests for proposal responses (RFPs) and the formal presentation for a project.

Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (PROEST, or similar), take-off software (On-Screen Takeoff or similar), BIM tools (ACC, Revit, Assemble, etc), ERP software (Dynamics or similar), or scheduling software (Microsoft Project or similar).

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.#J-18808-Ljbffr