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Sr. Estimator

2 months ago


San Diego, United States Unispace Full time

Role Profile:

As a Senior Estimator, you will manage commercial Interior fit out projects from initial client meeting through the pre contract stage. This will include working with design development, estimating, technical evaluation, assembling documentation for tenders, contract agreement up to the point of hand over to the Contracts Manager who will undertake the build process thereafter.

Responsibilities:

Your primary responsibilities will involve leading projects from their inception, managing multi-disciplinary teams and agreeing contracts. The key elements of the role involve the following:

Lead and coordinate the estimating proposal from scope identification to final costing and submittal of proposal

Thoroughly review plans, drawings and specifications and develop deep understanding of all materials, labor and time required to complete the project.

Collaborate with project team in planning phases prior to project initiation

Review drawings and provide comments to highlight potential constructability issues; value engineering opportunities; and accurate scope of work. Spearhead any corrections/changes needed.

Budget and net profit targets met

Work closely with Managing Directors, Global Director, Delivery and local Principals to ensure budgeting and forecasts aligns with methodology.

Effective cash flow management i.e. negotiation of payment terms

Conduct comprehensive subcontractor bid process to ensure all subs are bidding on the same scope of work, project details, logistics, time schedules, etc.

Ensure project schedules are robust enough for estimating and purchasing to occur

Produce complete and progressive project budgets throughout the client acquisition process and as projects are initiated.

Present proposals and progressive budgeting to clients based on their needs and their presentation preferences.

Ensure project profitability, client satisfaction and quality subcontractors on each job

Effective client communication throughout the pre construction phase

Build and nurture subcontractor relationships which put our client first

Share project success stories and lessons learnt locally

Key Measures:

Prepare detailed trade cost plans, including preliminaries, trade costs, furniture, authority costs engineers’ fees and design using standard codes

Identify potential profit opportunities and communicate to the PM Team

Monitor and understand trade risk and incorporate into Project Control Sheet

Understand tendering and pricing process and be capable of negotiating to obtain best price

Assist in the effective handover of the project between Technical and Project Management when required. Some jobs will require you to carry out the Project Management.

Maintain an accurate up to date cost plan/PCS database

Review contractor offers and provide recommendations

Manage simultaneous projects – from office & Site visits

Provide technical input to client fee proposal

Client relationship and advocacy roles

Manage stakeholder expectations through well run PCG meetings and good communication

Prepare client programs to accurately reflect project delivery milestones and deadlines

Provide support and guidance on projects to identify gapes and/or potential risks then work to find innovative and suitable solutions

Monitor and understand trade risk and incorporate into Project Control Sheets

Understand tendering and pricing process and be capable of negotiating to obtain best price

Provide support and guidance on projects to identify gaps and/or potential risks then work to find innovative and suitable solutions

Experience and Skills Required:

Extensive experience in construction estimating, ideally with extensive commercial focus

In depth knowledge and understanding of local market and subcontractors

Vast knowledge of all trades needed and strong ability to identify scope, timeframes needed, execution, potential exposures, etc. of each trade

Ability to scope and analyse bids from all trades

Demonstrated understanding of preconstruction and delivery methodologies

Experience managing and coordinating subcontractor trades

Knowledgeable of building codes, and health & safety standards

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project and Construction Project Management software, preferably Vista

Construction planning, estimating, budgeting and forecasting

Commercial awareness

Led multiple pre-con teams concurrently

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