Construction Estimator

2 months ago

santa ana, United States The KYA Group Full time

We are a rapidly growing specialized construction company seeking a Senior Estimator with proven experience in public works construction. This position is part of a our pre-construction team, managing all estimating functions throughout the pre-construction phase of projects. Responsible for value engineering, budget controls, alternative and comparative studies, and constructability reviews. Responsible for ensuring that estimates, bids, and proposals are complete, accurate, and well supported by recent pricing data and subcontractor input.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receive, files, and distribute design documents to internal team members
  • Coordinate subcontractor bid lists with procurement for budget pricing and bidding
  • Manage distribution of current design documents for subcontractor budgeting and bidding and ensure sufficient subcontractor input is received
  • Review design documents for level of completion, assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimate
  • Review and confirm that all previously approved document revisions have been incorporated in the design documents. Record and report all exceptions
  • Arrange for pre-bid meetings and subcontractor site walk-throughs
  • Visit sites to evaluate existing conditions and identify and capture and scope that may not be included in the design documents
  • Works with the Pre-construction Manager in the set-up of the estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix
  • Perform quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for all assigned trades and building systems
  • Provide pricing for value engineering, alternates, options, and special studies as required
  • Pre-construction schedule creation
  • Prepare subcontractor bid proposal forms and subcontractor bid recording sheets for assigned trades. Evaluate subcontractor input for scope inclusion. Identify scope gaps and overlaps and coordinate with staff managing other trades
  • Ensure pricing within the estimate of proposal is complete and accurate, reflecting recent pricing data, subcontractor bids or budgets
  • Participate in internal estimate review meetings
  • Lead the coordination of operational input during the estimating, bidding, and proposal process. Ensure that the detailed general conditions/ requirements study and site logistics are incorporated into the estimate or proposals
  • Develop, lead, or support the assembly of all estimates, bid, or proposal documents required by and submitted to the Owner
  • Actively participate in estimate or proposal review meetings with architects, engineers, and owners and incorporate comments, feedback, and input into revised estimates or proposals
  • Take lead or support role in Lump Sum Bids
  • Support the development and enhancement of owner, architect, subcontractor, and vendor relations
  • Analyze cost data, unit prices, general conditions and general requirements costs, and information that can be developed as a “rule of thumb” for building systems estimated costs
  • Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate and develop a clear and concise message to explain the variances for each of the project stakeholders


Required skills and qualification:

  • Thorough knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, design build, and trade practices
  • Must be able to manage a pre-construction team to achieve set goals
  • Must have conceptual ability to work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner requirements
  • Should demonstrate good leadership and management skills
  • Complete knowledge of estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents
  • Must be able to multitask and meet established deadlines
  • Must have experience in estimating public works projects


Work Experience:

Minimum of 10 years as an construction estimator following experience in project engineering, field supervision, or procurement preferably with a large General Contractor


Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or equivalent job experience.


Language Ability: Read and interpret documents such as construction documents and building codes. Write routine reports and correspondence. Strong verbal and written communication skills.


Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong knowledge of most standard computer programs, such as Microsoft, Google, Building Connected, Bluebeam, Smart Sheets, etc. and experience with estimating software programs.

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