Senior Estimator

Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote Baldwin & Shell’s Preconstruction & Estimating Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Conduct all business in accordance with the American Society of Professional Estimators Code of Ethics.
• Participate in all aspects of the preconstruction and estimating process.
• Manage the bid solicitation processes and assist in maintenance of associated databases.
• Create project estimates and revisions.
• Perform quantity takeoff and specification review.
• Lead and review, analyze, coordinate, and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Lead, coordinate, document, and track preconstruction RFIs.
• Develop preliminary project schedules and logistics plans.
• Lead value analysis efforts in support of projects.
• Provide document management during preconstruction and estimating efforts.
• Review trade partner proposals for accuracy, scope, and competitiveness.
• Negotiate with trade partners to find win-win solutions for all stakeholders.
• Correspond with Owners, Design Teams, Trade Partners, and Suppliers as needed to perform estimating duties and to build and maintain relationships.
• Document work to enable clear communication and auditing to Owners, Architects, and Baldwin & Shell’s Field and Field Office.
• Assist with capturing and maintaining historic project information.
• Participate in industry events to build and maintain relationships.
• Support and lead other team members through training and assistance.
• Assign and coordinate bid teams to perform checks between drawings and specifications for discrepancies or omissions and assist when needed.
• Assist with and coordinate database maintenance of estimating software and database maintenance of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with and coordinate preconstruction calendar.

Requirements

• Have at least seven (7) years of experience in Commercial Construction Preconstruction or related project management experience.
• Experience with various project delivery methods including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Design-Bid-Build.
• Very knowledgeable in construction means and methods, specific trades, and standard scopes of work.
• Strong ability to work individually and within a team on projects and other initiatives.
• Very detail oriented and focused on providing accurate information with strong math and analytical skills.
• Experienced with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills including presentations, and interactions with trade partners and clients.
• Strong documentation, organizational and time management skills and the ability to plan towards and meet deadlines.
• Current driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with various preconstruction platforms such as On-Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam, Concntric, and BuildingConnected.

Pay

Hightly competitive compensation

Schedule

Not specified