Senior Estimator - Siteworks​/Civil Infrastructure

Location: Eagleville

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist Vice President for Estimating and Chief Estimator to estimate potential projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Pre-Construction Phase

* Meet with Vice President of Estimating and Business Development Manager, Chief Estimator and Estimator (Estimating Team) to conduct pre-project plan review and overall bid decision and preparation, as well as to determine which duties will be performed by the estimator.

* Assist VP of Estimating, Chief Estimator and Estimator(s) with forecasting all building labor, equipment, material and supply needs for the construction project for bids assigned.

* Follow the construction strategy and critical-path logic schedule identified by the Estimating Team to help decide how to proceed with the bid, as well as any assistance to be provided through this position.

* Secure set of blueprints and any other project specifications (e.g., formwork drawings, embeds, anchor bolt drawings, etc.) for review and bid preparation.

* Visit and inspect project site prior to estimating (when possible and feasible) and verify plans versus site conditions. Analyze the site for constraints and restrictions (e.g., lay-down, parking, overhead access, etc.).

* Identify any sub-contractors and suppliers needed to complete the project as determined by Estimating Team. Secure appropriate pricing information. Ensure sub-contractors and suppliers have necessary pricing information (i.e., drawings, specifications, and quantities if appropriate).

* Perform "quantity take-offs" for major material items and other company work. Review with the Estimating Team.

* Check prints/drawings for accuracy, note any discrepancies, and forward them to designer to obtain clarifications.

* Mark-up construction pricing for profit and help Estimating Team to prepare bidding strategy.

* Determine project schedule for time duration and assess general conditions for project.

* Identify and assess seasonal weather conditions and their impact on the construction process.

* Complete and submit all bid documents for project assigned to the appropriate Estimating Team member prior to bid date for review.

* Assume responsibility for risk assessment in projects and bring any concerns/issues to the attention of the Vice President of Preconstruction Services and Chief Estimator if necessary.

* Assume full responsibility for the bid proposal language for "terms and conditions" to recommend in contractual negotiations for assigned projects.

Construction Phase

* Know American Institute for Architects (AIA) standards and contract change-order provisions.

* Review drawing revisions, bulletins and field sketches for changes to the work. Assess risk for change orders.

* Update bid documents and logs referencing related changes.

* Estimate change order pricing. Perform short-term "quantity take-offs" and check for accuracy as necessary. Consider the "state" the change needs to reach, the scope of the change related to costs, overhead, supervision, profit, and delays/time extensions.

* Prepare and track all requests for information (RFI) related to the building project during the bid or construction change phases.

* Prepare a revised computerized, "critical path" schedule showing logic, early start dates and duration for all project activities

* Report to WBC Project Manager any potential delay or impact due to design document revisions, material delivery, commitments, field conditions, shop drawings, deficiencies or mark-ups.

* Review contract documents to ensure the following:

o Compliance with submittal procedures and shop drawing requirements,

o No contradictions in part or in whole are present, and

o Documents are complete according to subcontract specifications.

* Assemble documentation, including back-up of prices to improve accuracy and reduce litigation risk.

* Assist VP of Preconstruction Services, Project Managers, and Group Managers (Core, Grading and Placing/Finishing) as required in preparing additional job pricing, change orders and/or bids.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

* Produce neat, accurate and complete paperwork and electronic files for the bid or any bid changes after construction has begun.

* Manage and report on scheduled estimating workload and progress.

* Train and support the work functions/tasks of Estimator(s).

* Supervise Estimator(s) in absence of VP of Preconstruction Services and Chief Estimator.

* Review pricing of projects being completed by Estimator(s).

* Provide leadership in bid negotiation and final project procurement for projects assigned.

* Assist the estimating team in assessing inherent financial risks and/or "windfall" profits in bids or awarded projects.

* Assist the estimating team with reviewing, assessing, and improving estimating systems, work processes, policies, and procedures continually.

* Coordinate the transfer of secured projects to Estimating Management.

* Perform any additional duties as assigned by the VP of Estimating and/or Chief Estimator.

* Performs all assigned tasks, responsibilities, and related work processes in the…