Self-Perform Operations Estimator - Drywall

About the Role

Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall estimates for projects based on construction drawings and specifications, and communicate bids and scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall estimates including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
• Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project-specific constraints.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to solicit competitive pricing.
• Prepare and assemble drywall bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).
• Identify design issues and project risks impacting SPO drywall.
• Generate and propose solutions in collaboration with the Preconstruction team to resolve issues.
• Analyze SPO drywall project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor-loaded schedules based on estimated days.
• Collaborate with the SPO Manager to include appropriate markups, labor rates, and other necessary information in assigned estimates based on project approach, backlog, and level of risk.
• Lead document management for SPO drywall projects, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure, and distributing to relevant stakeholders.
• Attend constructability review meetings, document potential issues (including with Trades market), and support communication with the project team and designers.
• Develop SPO drywall value analysis studies including cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope.
• Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive Trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means, and methods.
• Prepare drywall scope requisitions for assigned Trades and coordinate with the project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates for assigned scope.
• For subcontracted drywall work, obtain and evaluate Trade proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into a Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review.
• Manage action items from Post Bid, finalize sub-tier scopes, and make recommendations to Procurement for bid awards.
• Prepare and manage project kick-off meetings and hand off to project operations teams.
• May supervise Estimating team members, participate in recruiting activities, onboard new staff, and contribute to performance appraisals.
• Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience performing detailed estimates for specialty scopes of work such as framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, delegated design cold-formed metal framing, and doors, frames, and hardware.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field of study (a plus), or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and Trade practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of requirements.
• Proficient skills in project management, able to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with construction operating procedures and methods of other departments (e.g., Procurement, Operations).
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to present information to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with computer-based takeoff and estimating software.
• Travel involved: 10-20%.

Pay

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $81,000.00 - $135,000.00 USD annualized.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Financial benefits including a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft protection, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Physical Demands

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear.
• Frequently views a computer monitor and uses a computer keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to be mobile and travel both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues.
• Regularly works in an office setting where the noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
• May occasionally work at construction work sites exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level at construction work sites is usually moderate to loud.
• Required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.