Construction Project Estimator - JR641-8116

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**POSITION SUMMARY**

Demonstrates proficiency in all core estimating technical skills.

Assists Lead Estimator on projects and leads smaller projects. Trains

entry-level Estimators. Identifies design gaps and provides complete

estimate. Assists with leading the preconstruction process.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Preconstruction**

- Manages project estimates and coordinates with project team to

manage the preconstruction process in a smooth and efficient manner.

- Assists or leads communication with design team and compiles

questions and discusses with architect and client in written

communication to clarify any unknown areas in the project.

- Participates in owner and project meetings.

- Develops understanding of planning, permitting, utilities, and

sequence of the entire project (preconstruction through warranty)

with project scheduling.

- Assists with development and coordination of preconstruction

schedules to coordinate preconstruction tasks.

- Develops ability to understand, create, and implement PFP plan and

overall project strategy.

- Understands and creates master budget and manages project team.

- Coordinates with and presents information to internal departments

efficiently.

- Obtains exposure to tracking individual project preconstruction

costs.

- If desired, cross-trains within McCownGordon (field engineer or

project engineer).

**Budget Development and Quantity Survey**

- Assists or leads the estimate development, including quantities and

initial pricing as required by the contract or project team and

reviews with Lead Estimator.

- Reviews, understands, and communicates risks, scopes, design gaps of

project documents (specifications, plans, and front-end documents).

- Develops scopes of work to convey to the design team and client what

has been included in the proposal.

- Works with Lead Estimator to define un-designed items that need to

quantified or priced.

- Assists in establishing required estimate reports for review of

McCownGordon team prior to submittal.

- Completes clarifications as appropriate for each budget update or

bid.

- Prepares estimates, including reviewing what is required to build a

complete project.

- Identifies risk items associated with project and discusses them

with the project team and identifies ways to mitigate the risk.

- Gains knowledge to review the quantity survey performed by others.

- Checks and reviews accuracy of quantities.

- Assists with development of cost strategy.

- Masters knowledge of waste factors and understands labor

productivity based on project conditions.

**GMP Development and Bidding**

- Sets up bid tab sheets for trade partner bid process and analysis.

- Reviews the complete set of documents for items to be quantified,

priced, and included in the proposal. Relays pertinent information

to the project team.

- Leads bid and trade partner selection process.

- Coordinates with Senior Leadership for development and approval of

GMP.

- Plays an active role in pre-bid meetings.

**Trade Partner & Project Development**

- Develops and manages trade partner bid list.

- Follows up with trade partners prior to bidding to verify phasing

requirements and, determine whether they are participating in the

bid and to answer questions.

- Confirms schedule with trade partners and material vendors to ensure

materials and manpower is available to meet the client\'s and

McCownGord n\'s schedule.

- Identifies long lead items and risks.

- Ensures that materials are available for the project and included in

bids by coordinating with trade partners market and suppliers.

- Leverages trade partner relationships in requesting and obtaining

proposals.

- Attends networking events and continues to develop new and existing

contacts with trade partners and design teams.

- Develops strategic relationships with industry professionals.

- Develops strong relationships with trade partners through work and

professional outings.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

Bachelor\'s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related

field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

3+ years\' experience in Estimating or Preconstruction role.

Proficiency in computer applications, including Sage/Timberline

Estimating, MS Project, Microsoft Office applications, On-Screen Take

Off, and any other company standard software appropriate for the