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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with significant experience and sound judgment interested in leading conceptual and general estimating efforts to produce accurate budgets and estimates to realize our strategic goals and our mission to support our clients vision by constructing buildings that enhance our community. Within our family of companies, you will experience a supportive and forward-looking culture which recognizes the whole person and encourages involvement in the community we have helped to build for four generations.
As an estimator, responsibilities include preparing costs for early design concepts based on analysis of historical cost data, relevant benchmarked projects, assumptions, and project specific factors. Sound judgment regarding market conditions, trade contractor capabilities, and risk management measures will be required. We are looking for a proactive approach to leadership in preconstruction efforts for Design Build projects and for business development efforts including project selection and proposal responses. This position will provide a great opportunity for a long-term thinker to exercise leadership, mentor others, participate in a broad range of project planning services, and grow with the company. Additionally, this position requires a high degree of collaboration with internal and external project teams to build productive and enduring relationships.
As a pioneering building professional, you will have opportunities to contribute to the continued improvement of technology systems which provide a unique client experience, including Procore and On Center estimating software, 3D cameras, the use of virtual design, and construction (BIM) in planning activities. Aptitude for learning, using, teaching technology applications, and wholehearted commitment to leveraging technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness will be critical for success. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering multiple projects, developing innovative ways of applying preconstruction specialty services to address client needs, and proposing and implementing ideas for continuous improvement of project planning services.
Qualified Candidates Will Demonstrate:
Pioneering
Technology Skills: Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Word, Outlook). Ability to achieve expert proficiency with Procore and On Center Software for managing estimate information.
Learning Orientation: Willing to pursue related educational and training opportunities with intellectual curiosity for job performance improvement on an on-going basis, and to openly share knowledge and debate concepts with appropriate members of the project team.
Honorable
Relationships: Ability to build productive and enduring relationships through open collaboration within the project planning group, with field operations teams, and with design teams and clients.
Effective and Respectful Communication: Strong and consistent communication skills, including emotional awareness, active listening, respectful language, constructive feedback, and collaborative problem solving practiced with all internal and external team members.
Uphold Highest Standards of Business Conduct: Commitment to high ethical standards and sound business practices, upholding the core values of pioneering, honorable, professional in their personal presentation, leadership, communications and actions.
Professional
Work Planning and Organization: Ability to plan and prioritize individual and team contributions to achieve high-quality, successful results. Ability to successfully balance multiple projects while providing on-demand services. Dependable and punctual for all work-related commitments.
Detail and Big Picture Orientation: Ability to successfully ensure the accuracy of cost estimate data both in the care taken with own work and when auditing and supervising the work of others.
Professional Demeanor: Ability to maintain a positive attitude, professional demeanor and perform well under project constraints and deadlines.
Safety Focus: Belief that the safety and health of all employees is not just about compliance, but about ensuring that everyone makes it home safely every day. Has the knowledge to identify general safety hazards anticipated for the scope of work they are bidding and incorporate costs to provide preventative and protective measures into estimates.
Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
8 - 10+ years of conceptual and general estimating, cost engineering and modeling experience.
At least 4 years of recent conceptual estimating experience of projects $2.0 million and larger, with a specific example or project description required. Ability to conceptualize and produce preliminary budgets from a narrative, without design documents.
Solid technical knowledge of building construction means, methods and systems including the complete understanding of all trades and work disciplines; familiarity with resources for maintaining current knowledge.
Ability to read, understand and interpret building plans, construction contracts and project specifications.
Field experience in addition to the conceptual estimating experience.
Experience leading estimating teams at various stages of design.
Successful completion of classes or other training or experience in cost estimating, cost modeling, cost engineering, and constructability, and ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding.
Advanced degree in construction or management, and professional registration desired.
Demonstrated success in positions (estimating or other experiences) requiring professionalism, integrity, and accuracy.
