What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD ESTIMATOR - CONSTRUCTION - CONCRETE position at Glades Talent?
Job Description
LEAD ESTIMATOR
Our client specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked in the Top 15 in aviation and overall general contractor in 2021 by ENR, Our client is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community—they bring their clients’ visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.
RELOCATION ALLOWANCE IS AVAILABLE
Position Description:
Lead estimators are responsible for the development of CSI Division and Uniformat estimates and all estimating forms and formats for both the conceptual estimate and final bid. Must have experience bidding for self-performed work. A major component of this position will be the takeoff and analyzation of our self-work concrete estimates. They are responsible to the senior estimator for the development of pricing strategies and specific purchasing methodology for major projects. It is the responsibility of the lead estimator to develop a working relationship with subcontractor principals and estimating departments. Lead estimators support the development of all conceptual estimates for design-build and guaranteed maximum price projects, as well as help put together bids for DBB projects.
Position Qualifications:
- A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or 9 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimating on large commercial construction projects.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Must possess good communications skills and be detail oriented.
- Basic knowledge of UNIFORMAT and conceptual estimating process.
- Proficiency in computer skills and an awareness of software programs such as On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, SAGE and Assemble.
Essential Duties:
- Follow company standards and ethics.
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners.
- Estimate key scopes on major projects.
- Lead estimates on smaller projects.
- Develop strategies to gain a bid advantage on their estimates.
- Identify risk and address during the procurement process.
- Ensure a complete scope has been captured during the estimating process.
- Able to survey and price all self-perform work items (e.g., concrete, rough carpentry, building specialties).
- Conduct estimate reviews on smaller projects for executive management.
- Communicate estimate scope and pricing to clients.
- Personnel training, development, and evaluation.
