Senior Estimator - Lake Mary, United States - The Collage Companies

Description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Summary:

This position will be primarily focused on estimating and bidding projects within COLLAGE'S transportation sector, including train station projects around the country.

A solid understanding of and ability to manage the preconstruction process is essential, and this individual will be expected to fulfill their preconstruction functions while also building & maintaining strong relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors alike.

This work will happen in a team environment alongside a collaborative group of other preconstruction team members.

This position will have the opportunity to travel 1 to 2 times a month by car or plane to attend one-day site-walks or meetings, and to be part of an exciting and growing sector at COLLAGE.

Compensation & Benefits:
In addition to salary, you will be eligible for our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and competitive benefits including 401k matching, healthcare coverage for the employee, and generous PTO program as part of your total Employee Appreciation Package at COLLAGE

Essential Responsibilities Include:

Assessing bid opportunities alongside the Preconstruction Team Attending pre-bid meetings and site walks to evaluate existing conditions Studying project plans and specifications to ensure adequacy for a complete estimate, submitting formal requests for additional information as needed.

Performing quantity takeoffs utilizing Bluebeam and other estimating software platforms Trade contractor solicitation and bid package assembly. Securing and leveling subcontractor bids.

Developing accurate estimates ensuring they reflect recent cost data or subcontractor bids Developing project-specific General Conditions & General Requirements (GC/GR) studies with input from the Operations Team Developing estimate schedules to support the logic of the GC/GR study Leading final bid review meetings with the preconstruction and operations teams prior to bid submission.

Providing leadership and guidance to junior employees involved in bidding and estimating.

Completing bid forms accurately and delivering completed bids on-time After project awards, lead the pre-operations turnover meeting involving multiple departments Provide post-bid analysis of unit costs for various building systems, for use in future estimates.

Education / Experience:
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study. 8-12 years of experience as an Estimator or Preconstruction Manager

Work Environment:
This position is assigned to the COLLAGE corporate headquarters in Lake Mary, FL. The position will involve working independently at your workstation as well as collaboratively in a group environment at times.

This position is full-time and expected to work normal hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) as well as overtime as needed to complete responsibilities of the position and the demands of bid deadlines.

Physical Requirements:
This position could involve periodic travel to construction sites where duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other business machines.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and Talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Collage Companies is an equal opportunity employer.


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