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Senior Estimator - Opa-Locka, United States - Thornton Construction Company
2 weeks ago
Description
Job DescriptionJob Description
Senior Estimator (SE)
Summary of Position:
The Senior Estimator must work closely with the Business Unit Leader to manage preconstruction projects and assigned estimating personnel.
SE is responsible to solicit bids from qualified subcontractors, build a solid subcontractor database and engage with the subcontractor community.
SE works on budgetdevelopment/submission,
detailed and comprehensive quantity takeoff, accurate cost evaluation,
subcontractor/supplier
bid solicitation,
subcontractor/supplier
scope, qualification and cost evaluations, risk evaluation, and bid submission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure that Thornton bids and proposals are competitive and have the greatest chance of winning.
Use experience, leadership skills, and knowledge of fundamental preconstruction processes to actively lead and manage the Preconstruction Department staff, in word and example.
Identify and appropriately mitigate risk associated with the business of preconstruction.Actively build
subcontractor/supplier
database and relationships to ensure the best pricing.
Manage the effective standardization, organization, preparation, and proper
distribution/submission
of preconstruction solicitations, qualification submissions, company information, and other preconstruction-related correspondence associated with projects assigned to this role, both upstream and downstream, on behalf of the company.
Perform and/or manage the project qualification, solicitation, quantity survey, scheduling, scoping, clarifying, and pricing effort for assigned preconstruction projects resulting in well-organized, professional correspondence and reports.
Prepare properly qualified and clarified conceptual budgets based on minimal information.Ensure the flow of preconstruction information internally and externally is maintained and documented.
Communicate and stay abreast of the latest information, both internally and externally, that affects all aspects of cost used to prepare preconstruction estimates and correspondence.
Coordinate business development and qualification correspondence requirements with Operations and Business Development teams.Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting preconstruction cost databases.
Analyze alternative means and methods to determine the most economic preconstruction alternative.
Serve as default point of contact and advisor for assigned potential clients from initial contact to the proper point of transfer to project management representatives.
Build effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company vision, mission, and core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.
Actively participate in industry, client and community relations to enhance company image.Bid Administration
Review contractual requirements and develop a plan for the project construction that is utilized as the basis of the cost estimating process.
Prepare or direct the preparation of material take-off from project plans and documents.
Obtain comparative quotations for materials and subcontractor services.
Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
Prepare value engineering and risk analyses.
Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimates.
Prepare cost comparisons and reconcile with previous estimates and outside estimators.
Lead constructability reviews.
Manage subcontractor solicitation and selection process.
Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
Ensure quality control of department's bids and estimates.
Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline – no exceptions.
Prepare a level project schedule utilizing available software.
Attend pre-bid meeting as required
Coordinate with the client's contract officer on all changes in scope, and questions or clarifications regarding the work during the bidding process.
Maintain updated database of cost informationAttend pre- and post-bid meetings, with clients and in-house staff and preconstruction meetings as required.
Assemble bid-files, including all development information that was utilized in preparation of the estimates.
Ensure that all contract issues such as MBE, time constraints, special construction methods, etc. are addressed prior to submission of the bid.
Ensure that all contract bid documents are complete and accurate prior to submission of the bid to the client.
Act an observer, when required, for pre bid investigations and site visits.
Project Knowledge
Review bid requirements thoroughly and ask follow-up questions on every bid, as needed.
Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned.
Develop RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.
Perform a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades.
Understand how to fit subcontractors to the size/scope of a project.
Create bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project.
Include value-engineering ideas on every bid.
Acts as a resource for project management by providing cost information and developing cost estimates for changes in the work, during different construction phases.
Periodically participate in business development activities, presentations and interviewsFollow-Up and Closing
Consistently follow up on submitted bids and budgets with Architect and/or Construction Manager to close business.
Know architects, construction managers, property managers, brokers and can close business.
Project Turnover
Properly turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner.
Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern.
Review job costs with Project Management team and highlight any subs/material vendors that still need to be awarded.
Analyze estimated vs. actual costs upon project completion when directed by management.
Takes input from project managers regarding labor and equipment hours, construction methods, and makes adjustments to estimating cost factors as necessary.
Acts as a resource to project management during the award / start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate, including materials and methods of construction.
Review budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project team as required. Seek input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures.Subcontractor Management
Thoroughly check requirements to buy the proper scope.
Award subs in a timely manner to ensure release of materials.
Release materials for record only when possible.
Ensure that subs are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule.
Seek and qualify new subcontractors.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to:
Chief Estimator
Direct Reports:
Estimating Coordinator
Horizontal / Functional responsibilities:
Functionally reports into the BUL to ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
Areas of Evaluation Operational Performance(delivering high quality construction services to clients)
Individual performance
Team or Project performance
Horizontal performance (if applicable)
Application of Core Values Exceptional Quality and Service
Deliver quality bids at the best price, using the best possible subcontractors
Safety
Prequalify subcontractors based on qualifications and safety records
Identify and communicate safety risks inherent in each bid
Ensure bids submitted comply with the client's safety compliance specifications
Community Involvement
Community involvement activities (Client sponsored)
Community involvement activities (Thornton Construction initiatives)
Professionalism
Maintain confidentiality of subcontractor bid submissions and client proposals.
Able to work on multiple bids simultaneously.
Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing.
Manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally.
Work effectively with all colleagues and constituents and actively participate as a team member.
Empowerment
Actions taken to further develop your capabilities
Train and develop Estimating Coordinators.
Management of Estimating Coordinator's job duties.
Actions taken to further develop your direct reports
Actions taken to further develop your trade partners
Accountability
Use analytical skills to determine which bids are best suited for the type of project
Quality and timeliness of reports
Other actions to improve accountability
Client and/or Industry Association Engagement (if Applicable)
Actions taken to develop or enhance client relationships.
Organizations to be involved in
Participate in Networking events in order to connect with new subcontractors
Qualifications (must be the same as those listed in any advertising)
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field or equivalent experience or training.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Precision and accuracy in calculations and documentation.
Experience with estimating software
BIM experience preferred
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