Senior Estimator (Construction)

Position Responsibilities

IPS is hiring!  We are looking for a talented Senior Estimator to join our industry leading Project Delivery and Construction team with our office headquarters located in Blue Bell, PA.

The Senior Estimating Manager performs all estimating functions and oversees the practice of Estimating for the PD group as needed.  Provides estimating services to projects and business development efforts. Assists the Sr. Director of Preconstruction in supervising Estimating department personnel.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Project Directors, Project Managers, Design Teams and other personnel to coordinate acquisition of input information for the estimating process for projects and proposals
• Prepares project estimates using drawings, specifications, scope, basis of design, and other project information as input.
• Prepares services estimates for projects as required to support achievement of project objectives.
• Prepares constructed cost estimates for projects as required to support achievement of project objectives.
• Utilizes and maintains estimating software programs and systems for the project as well as trains others on how to use the program.
• Maintains files of project estimates and supporting backup documentation for reference during project execution.
• Evaluates historical data, including purchase orders, subcontracts, force reports, and productivity reports and incorporate relevant data into company unit cost, material, and labor factors.
• Monitors subcontract and purchase order awards, compares awarded costs to budgeted costs, determines the bases for variances, and adjusts estimating systems, models, and unit pricing to adjust future estimates.
• Reviews design options and recommends best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Maintains relationships in the industry to facilitate the acquisition of estimating data and processes.
• Prepares estimates to support the change management process for projects.
• Works with Project Executives and Project Managers to monitor project implementation for compliance with the basis of the project estimate as required.
• Mentors Preconstruction Department personnel for estimating topics, evaluates opportunities for their improvement and advancement, and recommends actions to act upon those opportunities.
• Assists the Sr. Director of Preconstruction in evaluating department resource requirements and manages department staff levels to support those requirements.
• Assists the Sr. Director of Preconstruction in recruiting, hiring & evaluating performance of Preconstruction Department personnel as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS /WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Estimating, Construction management or related discipline, OR 5 years of experience in a related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in project delivery related to estimating activities including preconstruction and procurement.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY

• This position requires 10% travel, or as necessary for project assigned.  Position will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.  Position will visit construction sights and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
• This position is a safety sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other "non-administrative" areas.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

• Experience with Microsoft Office software with extensive knowledge in excel, word and project.
• Experience with database estimating and project management software, although not required, is also preferred.
• Must exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organization.  Must strive for excellence in all aspects of job performance.
• Must approach their work enthusiastically with a contagious energy and drive that shows everyone they love what they do.
• Must display creativity and innovation by continually working to improve solutions, tools, methods and service delivery system.
• Must conduct oneself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of our clients and each other.   Must act in an ethical, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must exhibit the ability to build and sustain long term relationships of mutual value through teamwork.  
• Must be driven to succeed and committed to goal attainment.

Company Overview

About Us

IPS-Integrated Project Services is a global leader in developing innovative and cost effective solutions for the engineering, construction, commissioning and qualification of complex pharmaceutical and biotech research and manufacturing facilities. With technical expertise spanning R&D to pilot-scale to large-scale production, our team specializes in the technology, trends and regulatory environment to successfully deliver capital projects and improve operations. For over thirty years, we have applied unique LEAN methodologies throughout the project life cycle, continually finding ways to do things better and more efficiently, delivering higher quality and controlling costs. Headquartered in Blue Bell, PA, IPS is a multi-national company with over 1,500 professionals worldwide and offices in California, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Brazil, Canada, China, Ireland, Singapore, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom and four locations in India. Visit our website at www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

IPS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans (M/F/D/V).

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