Construction Estimator

2 weeks ago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States FosterThomas Full time

FosterThomas, Inc. is a leading Human Capital Management Firm. We are assisting our client, a regional construction management company, in their search for a Construction Estimator, based out of their Baltimore office.

We are seeking an Estimator who develops budgets and estimates for multifamily and commercial renovation projects through the review of architectural drawings and specifications. Collaborates with the owners, developers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to obtain clarity on the parameters of the project and intent for the overall Scope of Work. Additionally, prepares and evaluates proposals for the Scope of Work, quantities, and costs to compile an accurate construction budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Reviews the project architectural drawings, specifications, and essential reports to acquire an in-depth understanding of the project and scope of work.
  • Creation and implementation of subcontractor and vendor scopes of work.
  • Provides alternates, allowances and coordination if required by subcontractors and/or vendors.
  • Obtains bid pricing from subcontractors and vendors.
  • Communicates with subcontractors regarding their potential for submitting project bids, reviews the accuracy of their estimates, and understanding of the exact scope of work.
  • Creates the bid/budget in the required and accurate SBI format.
  • Includes the cost estimate sheet, assumptions/clarifications, value management suggestions, budget impacts, and schedules/long lead items.
  • Collaborates with the project team (internal team, owner/developer, and architect/engineers) to ensure accuracy in the overall estimation process. Participates in team meetings, progress meetings and budget reviews.
  • Prepares topics of concern, logistics and schedule for meetings as needed.
  • Performs take-offs to confirm material quantities.
  • Arranges and attends site visits with subcontractors to confirm logistics and existing conditions.
  • Collaborates with the construction team to buyout bid packages.
  • Gathers, documents, and utilizes historical data and unit prices for future concept projects and alignment with current estimates.
  • Consistently building a network of subcontractors and vendors.
  • Adheres to the Companys key values of quality, dependability, and integrity.
  • Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer.
  • Correctable vision and hearing.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Clear, easy to understand oral communication ability.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds for the purposes of moving equipment on and off shelves.
  • Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

  • HUMBLE, HUNGRY and SMART
  • Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. May train and monitor the performance of others. Can present, resolve conflicts and address delicate situations. Can motivate and influence others.
  • Broad and comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices with ability to use in complex, difficult, and/or unprecedented situations.
  • Regular contact with internal and external stakeholders, Results have significant broad implications for the management and operations of multiple departments.
  • Role contributes to strategy, operational/business decisions that affect the department.
  • Problems are highly varied, complex, and often non-recurring, requiring novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts, resourcefulness, innovation, negotiation and diplomacy.
  • Results are defined. Sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with some guidelines.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):

Construction budgets and estimates are accurate 100% of the time.

Knowledge of all internal documents and procedures by end of year one (1).

Meets deadlines 100% of the time or engages team proactively to address delays.

INTERNAL TRAINING AFTER HIRE:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Sexual Harassment

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management as required. Company reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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