Confidential
Senior Conceptual Estimator
Confidential, Columbus, OH, United States
What are the Key Objectives:
- Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), plans, amendments and other documentation to determine the scope of work and content for preparing time, cost, schedules, materials, design and labor estimates
- Work with a diverse client base to include, but not limited to multi-family, retail, mixed-use, medical, K-12, higher education, local municipalities and state agencies
- Review and participate in Bid Day activities and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) including reviewing all documentation for accuracy and ensuring timely and competitive bidding
- Consult with clients, architects, engineers, vendors, other departments and team members to discuss estimates and resolve issues with subcontractors
- Active involvement in recruiting, evaluating, and selecting qualified subcontractors and determining fit for jobs based on working knowledge of past performance
- Work with a cross-functional teams in the delivery of construction management at risk and design build delivery methods
- Prepare estimates that include conceptual, schematic, and design development for our clients
- Perform site visits for documentation and cost estimating of existing systems and building conditions
- Assess cost effectiveness of products or services and track actual costs relative to bids
- Prepare and maintain a historical cost database as well as a directory of reliable suppliers and subcontractors
- Develop best practices based on industry knowledge and company needs
What You Offer:
- A Bachelors in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field
- Seven (7) years prior experience in construction estimating with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in conceptual estimating
- Maintain and demonstrate an understanding of construction trades and building systems, documentation processes, industry knowledge, industry estimating tools, and undertake the appropriate measures to ensure continued personal training
- Develop lasting relationships with subcontractors and vendors
- Independent and self-motivated with the ability to be analytical while multi-tasking and remaining detail oriented