What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator II position at Startel?
Description:
The Estimator II is responsible for preparing and running estimating efforts of medium size and complexity working to enhance each stage of the business development and preconstruction process for our clients.
COMMITMENTS
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
OFFICE:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.
OFFICE:
At Elder Construction, we are an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.
The Estimator II is responsible for preparing and running estimating efforts of medium size and complexity working to enhance each stage of the business development and preconstruction process for our clients.
COMMITMENTS
- Leads the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the customer/owner.
- Ability to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work.
- Prepares detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation.
- Is aggressive in providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners and/or specified products or materials.
- Provides leadership.
- Set direction, align resources, motivate, and inspire the team.
- Reinforce Elder’s Vision and Core Values.
- Providing candid feedback in a timely manner.
- Prepare preconstruction estimates for Conceptual, Schematic and Design Development levels for projects.
- Lead final award pricing tasks including finalize project cost & alternates; verify Subcontractors’ scope & cost; analyze project risks; resolve conflicts and questions on bid scopes; complete bid day forms, envelope for turn-in, bid bonds, etc.
- Deliver projects to Operations that meet or exceed overhead and profit margin goals.
- Ensure that document control is maintained.
- Ensure that construction plans, and specifications are reviewed to complete quantitative takeoffs.
- Assist in the management of the procurement process from advertisement of projects through final pricing & award.
- Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interview.
- Communicate with subcontractor base with regard to project scope, schedule, risks, etc.
- Schedules estimating team reviews.
- Coordinate with activities of Project Manager and Superintendent during execution of work for pricing related functions.
- Support the Operations Staff during buyout.
- Assist in Preconstruction-Operations transition.
- Understand contractual terms and conditions.
- Maintains relationship with subcontractors and clients.
- Ensure that in-house databases of subcontractors are maintained.
- Ensure that in-house historical cost databases are maintained.
- Attend and participate in industry events to promote Elder Construction in the markets we serve.
- Personal development of leadership and management skills.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelor’s degree in building science, Construction Management, or an Engineering discipline is preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial construction industry, 1-2 years of field experience preferred.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as organization and interpersonal skills.
- Be capable of obtaining the below software competencies within 6 months of employment:
- Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and OneNote).
- On-Screen Takeoff Experience
- Building Connected
- ProContractor Experience
- Experience with Local Subcontractor Market Preferred
- Experience Consistent with Elder Construction Markets Preferred
- Proficient managing estimates from conceptual to hard bids $500,000 – 5,000,000
- Proficient in managing Elder Construction Cost Study process.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
OFFICE:
- While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear and sustain prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The team member frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The team member is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
- The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.
OFFICE:
- The position requires work in an office environment and may involve travel to other worksites.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
At Elder Construction, we are an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.
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