Commercial Construction Estimator

1 month ago


Minneapolis, United States Best Buy Careers Full time
Best Buy is looking for a Commercial Construction Estimator who will be responsible for providing accurate and timely estimates and schedules for construction projects for Retail, Non-Retail, and Rollout Programs. The individual in this role will develop cost estimates with an understanding of current market conditions with subcontracting and materials.

This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work some days on-site at the Best Buy location listed on this posting and some days virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you’ll do
  • Analyze architectural / engineering plans and specifications / technical documents to produce accurate and cost-effective estimates and schedules for all construction projects
  • Bi-annual budget update to prototypes
  • Create directional budgets based off Statement of Work when drawings/specifications are not available
  • Partner with Construction, Design, Development, Procurement, and Real Estate Teams in value engineering efforts
  • Responsible for developing estimating tool and process that supports all workstreams.
  • Work with CPM’s and Procurement on creating bid documents for all workstreams
  • Partner with Procurement, Design, and Development on preferred material costing and selections
  • Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and material suppliers in partnership with Procurement and CPM’s
  • Track material costs and quantities throughout projects and work with Project Coordinator on forecasting
  • Review Proposed Change Requests with CPM’s to confirm pricing for scope is fair and reasonable
  • Monitor expenses and construction costs to ensure projects are completed within budget
  • Update and communicate changes in cost estimates
  • Prepare and present detailed summaries of labor costs and materials on a quarterly basis
  • Minimal travel to construction sites, conferences, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
  • 5 years of experience in commercial construction
  • Extensive experience reading and understanding architectural and engineering drawings and specifications
Preferred Qualifications:
  • BS/BA in construction estimating, engineering, architecture, construction management
  • BlueBeam, CAD or Procore experience
  • Training and certification by ASPE (American Society of Professional Estimators)
  • Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite - Xcel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Outlook
  • Solid working knowledge of construction principles and basic accounting principles.
What is in it for you
We are committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially at key moments in your life.
  • Our benefits include:
  • Competitive pay and PTO package
  • Generous employee discount
  • Physical and mental well-being support
  • Robust benefit package
About us
As part of the Best Buy team, you will help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We are committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here. ™

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type: Full timePandoLogic. Category:Construction & Trades, Keywords:Building and Construction Project Manager, Location:Minneapolis, MN-55423



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