Estimator II is responsible for managing estimators and assisting Senior Estimators and Preconstruction Managers with developing a construction budget and schedule that can be profitably implemented within an established budget. Estimator II is also responsible for maintaining positive relationships with clients, architects, developers, engineers, subcontractors, local building officials for projects, executives, and corporate staff. Estimator II can be the team lead during the bid-out process ensuring the processes are completed in timely and correct manner, managing all 16 divisions during the bid-out process, and managing the evolutions of budgets throughout the design period. The Estimator II reports directly to Senior Estimator or Preconstruction Manager as assigned.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

{ Lead the bid process for projects in various stages of design

{Able to estimate all 16 divisions

{Represent Harkins independently in various meeting scenarios including site visits, design meetings, etc.

{Ensure that minority subcontractor participation goals are met as per project requirements and

Company goals

{Maintain current knowledge and use of all local and state building codes and public funding source

design standards

{Perform commercial and multi-family construction take-offs

{Assist with analyzing and coordinating plans and specifications

{Assist with applying unit costs to develop conceptual estimates

{Perform site analysis, cut fill studies, and geotechnical analysis

{Solicit and build relationships with subcontractors for projects

{Under the guidance of the Senior Estimator and Preconstruction Manager, work with owner's team to

finalize contract documents

{Assist with creating construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents

{Assist the senior estimator and preconstruction manager with the architects, engineers, and owners in

the development of plans and specifications that are within the proposed budget limitations

{Assist with the subcontractor bidding and scoping of projects to help develop construction budgets

{Formulate and coordinate project bid campaigns using inhouse tools (i.e. select specific subcontractors

whose services fit the project criteria in all 16 divisions) and develop, coordinate, and issue all project

correspondence to the project principles

{Develop a relationship with subcontractors through conceptual budgeting and project bid-out

{Develop, record, and recall trend cost information for budgeting

{Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects

{Attend required corporate meetings, training programs, and Harkins University seminars/webinars

{Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

{Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

{Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in estimating

{Demonstrated ability to understand construction plans and specs

{Knowledge of management fundamentals

{Ability to use Phoenix scheduling

{Ability to use Procore

{Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word

{Good communication, presentation, and organizational skills

{Experienced with Phoenix, Insite, and On-Screen Takeoff or similar estimating software

{Knowledgeable with CSI format and ability to read and interpret plans and specs

{General knowledge of construction industry, scheduling, contract law, and contract negotiations

{Familiar with regional marketplace, pricing, and subcontractor community

{Project Lifecycle Training Rotation

{Organized and detail oriented

{Ability to multi-task and cope with many issues

{Team player with ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing