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    senior estimator - Centerville, United States - HOGAN & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION INC

    HOGAN & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION INC
    HOGAN & ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION INC Centerville, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Description

    Title: Senior Estimator

    Reports to: Estimating Manager

    Summary:

    A Senior Estimator works under the direction of the Estimating Manager to fulfill all related aspects of the company's preconstruction services for its clients on specific projects. A Senior Estimator is responsible for cost accuracy of estimates (and bids), maintains a high level of professionalism from the department while meeting deadlines in a timely manner. A Senior Estimator considers and protects company profit throughout the process. The Senior Estimator generally functions as lead estimator on multiple projects at a time.

    Qualifications, Experience, Training:

    More than 5 years experience (10+ years preferred) as an cost estimator (conceptual and hard bid) or similar position for a commercial building general contractor

    Knowledge of the subcontractor network in the local area is required

    Substantial industry knowledge and aware of current market conditions and trends required

    Construction field experience preferred

    Bachelor degree in engineering, construction management or related field preferred

    Critical Skills:

    Ability to work well in a team environment

    Organizes and presents estimates in a clean and clear, professional format

    Effective written, verbal and presentation skills

    Excellent attention to detail

    Profit oriented

    Excellent computer skills, typing

    Proficient in PlanSwift, Smartbid, Bid2Win, Microsoft Office, BlueBeam

    Working knowledge of AutoCAD, REVIT, Sage/Timberline estimating

    Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and coordinate with other team members

    Maintain a strict high-level of confidentiality regarding financial specifics of projects

    Lead Estimator Duties, Responsibilities & Expectations:

    Cost Estimating

    • Be proficient in conceptual estimating through the entire CM preconstruction process (program, conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documents, etc)
    • Assemble CM estimates and bid proposals in a professional, accurate, thorough and timely manner
    • Work with architects and engineers in design to successfully manage the construction budget
    • Develop feasibility analyses or projected budgets for potential or awarded projects
    • Understand the VE process and can lead a working session
    • Know overall SQFT costs of construction for different building types
    • Know and track unit costs of construction materials, systems and trades
    • Perform detailed quantity take-off for multiple trades as needed
    • Review estimates and pricing from estimators to assemble the estimate
    • Attend Owner meetings during estimate development
    • Works with Project Manager to review estimate before presented to Owner/Architect
    • Prepare cost studies for Owner/Architect for to compare alternate assemblies, systems and material options

    Design Review & Constructability Analysis

    • Participate in and manage the review of design documents (including BIM models) to offer improvements for clarity of intent, cost savings, better value, ease of construction, material availability, reduced operation and maintenance cost, etc
    • Make suggestions to incorporate information from the BIM model that is missing on unclear in the contract documents
    • Participate in and manage the review of specifications to offer improvements (single source items, prequalified bidders, discontinued items, etc)
    • Submit these reviews in an organized and professional report or log

    Scheduling

    • Establish a rough draft schedule of the project in order to develop estimate pricing, general conditions, subcontractor interest, etc.
    • Coordinate with Project Manager to establish the project milestones

    Preconstruction Technology

    • Print/extract plans & details from REVIT
    • Interface with A/E for BIM models for use cost estimating & design analysis
    • Understand the BIM model relative to the contract documents for use in cost estimating

    Business Development & Marketing

    • Participate in and support interviews for potential projects
    • Develop conceptual cost models for proposals and potential projects based on historical costs
    • Maintain client and architect relationships by answering cost-related questions and providing cost trend feedback

    Bidding

    • Participate in and manage soliciting subcontractors and developing bidder interest
      • Makes phone calls and sends personal emails to invite potential bidders to bid
      • Work with Project Manager to determine line of subcontractors to invite and target
      • Develop the list of trades and scopes of work to organize the bid sheet
    • Work with Project Manager to develop bid packages, scopes of work and CMGC instructions to bidders (front-end-docs)
    • Analyze subcontractor and supplier bids to determine inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, ability to perform
      • Ask questions of bidders to clarify scope & pricing (phone call, text message, email)
    • Prepare estimate of general conditions and review with Project Manager well in advance of bid day
    • Work with Project Manager to prepare project schedule and clearly communicate scheduling expectations to bidders
      • Review and understand specifications for special requirements - allowances, special warranties, required subcontractors, insurance requirements, prevailing wages, source limitations (Buy America, etc)
    • Attends pre-bid meetings and site visits and information shared with estimating team and Project Manager

    Post-Bid

    • Assist the Project Manager in buying-out the project and setting up the project budget
    • Initiate a handoff meeting with Project Manager, Risk Manager, Credit Manager

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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