Construction, Cost Estimator

Overview

Join our Support Center and be a pivotal resource to our field and distribution teams — where innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth come together in an exciting environment!

As the Construction Cost Estimator you will be responsible for establishing a comprehensive understanding of the existing conditions at all potential project sites and developing detailed cost estimates by completing pre-bid site visits, reviewing RFP documents, and collaborating with local contractors.

Location: Support Center, 6600 S Bermuda Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Weekends as needed, 40-50 hours per week

Pay: $85,000 - $120,000 salary

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Employee Discount
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Flex Time Off
• Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match

• Determine the existing conditions for all potential new store and remodel projects by reviewing RFP documentation and completing site visits during the due diligence phase of projects.
• Draft a summary brief of effort and costs associated with each space for the Creative Store Design team to outline the potential financial impacts of certain scopes of work.
• Provide a benchmarked cost-per-square-foot placeholder capex estimate to Finance for initial high-line P&L to complete initial opportunity analysis
• Work with contractors to understand regional construction market conditions and understand any potential local code requirement that will impact cost outcomes
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for concept designs to ensure adequate budget is allocated to deliver the full scope of the concept renders, while not tying up excessive capital with an overly conservative figure.
• Provide a list of cost saving opportunities both in the form of value engineered finishes/design details, and scope omission to guide the pre-bid design process to track to the target cost outcome
• Track any changes to the designs and associated cost impacts throughout the post-award design review and approval process.
• Produce pre-construction cost journey summary to be issued to PM at commencement of procurement process
• Maintain detailed record of all estimate and final commercial positions to ensure accurate history of accuracy of initial estimates and drive perpetual improvement

• Bachelor's degree in construction management preferred but not required
• A minimum of 2 years of construction experience
• Understanding of construction industry terms, means, and methods associated with tenant improvement work within multi-retail unit properties
• Basic knowledge of the construction procurement process
• Experience with cost estimating for construction projects with a general contractor is a plus
• Willingness to embrace a culture of perpetual improvement
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time to remote sites throughout North America with little notice
• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel)
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing May be required depending upon location
• Additional Security clearance may be required depending upon location

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.