Senior Estimator - Industrial Construction

About the role

The Weitz Company is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Industrial team in Des Moines, IA. The ideal candidate will have extensive industrial experience, with a preference for power, manufacturing, and heavy industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Review all estimates for accuracy, detail, and expectations
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project and develop the scope of work, labor, and equipment costs
• Prepare quantity takeoffs and pricing of scope either through self-perform production-based estimates or unit price estimating
• Contact local building trades, subcontractors, suppliers, government offices, etc., to understand and verify local market conditions, trade practices, and costs
• Analyze manpower and equipment requirements for specific self-perform operations
• Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions, identify and capture scope not included in design documents
• Prepare quantity surveys and unit pricing sheets for subcontractors’ completion and submission of unit price data
• Prepare bid analysis scope sheets and review subcontractor cost proposals to ensure bid proposals are complete
• Prepare and enter estimate data in WinEst, including estimate breakdowns and alternates
• Prepare trade partner bid proposal forms and bid recording sheets for assigned trades, evaluate trade partner input for scope inclusion, identify scope gaps and overlaps, and coordinate with other staff managing trades
• Coverage of safety on each project
• Utilize conceptual estimating skills and identify items required for complete systems, even if not outlined on construction documents
• Make decisions in a timely manner; understand when to involve upper management in decisions; assess the level of risk and consequences associated
• Understand the clients’ needs to manage the process efficiently, ensure timely completion, understand local logistics/subcontractor and supplier market, and how BIM/LEED/LEAN can be best utilized
• Prioritize safety and communicate safety requirements to the team
• Absorb and assist with certain post-bid buyouts
• Initiate and participate in meet-and-greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or similar
• Experience: Ten years of estimating responsibility is required for this position. Experience with formal presentations and supervising staff is helpful

Qualifications

• This position requires excellent conceptual estimating skills and the ability to identify items required for complete systems, even if not delineated on construction documents
• The ability to mentally schedule and construct a building from drawings is essential
• Excellent computer skills are important, as is the ability to quickly learn, articulate, and apply new applications as the industry grows and changes
• Must have the ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with clients, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams
• Organization, quick creative thinking, and the ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines are essential
• The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with a strong track record of providing accurate estimating services
• A qualified candidate will be able to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts, as well as possess solid leadership skills and the ability to coach direct reports
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules
• Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents
• Conceptual ability, able to work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of owner/architect requirements
• Project management of competing demands and meeting established deadlines
• Technology: Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, or similar quantity takeoff software is a plus

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Rewarding Bonus Program
Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Full Paid Parental Leave
Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance

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