Concrete Estimator

• Lead preconstruction projects in estimating and provide accurate, detailed cost estimates
• Act as point of contact for the progression of preconstruction pursuits
• Coordinate and conduct preconstruction meetings with Project Directors, Architects, and Engineers
• Assist the Director of Preconstruction and/or Chief Estimator with final bid closeout
• Participate in design review and estimate plan meetings
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and estimate contents
• Determine estimating resource requirements and assist with resource assignments
• Lead teams of estimators assigned to proposals
• Create project General Conditions and master estimate formats, including work breakdown structures and forecasted wage rates
• Prepare, review, and coordinate detailed estimates at various design levels
• Establish bid strategies and assess risks
• Review construction schedules and develop scope-of-work clarifications
• Coordinate pre-bid site visits and lead pre-bid meetings when required
• Conduct preconstruction and operations estimate reviews
• Assess value-engineering options based on cost, schedule, and constructability
• Estimate self-perform scopes of work
• Engage in specific RFIs as needed
• Review design options and recommend solutions based on cost, engineering quality, construction method, and schedule
• Prepare and review final bid packages
• Build and maintain subcontractor relationships
• Develop subcontractor search and communication strategies
• Obtain at least three quotes per bid package unless otherwise agreed
• Verify subcontractor qualifications and conduct subcontractor analysis
• Organize and lead scope review meetings and recommend selections
• Develop Small and/or WMBE business participation engagement plans for applicable federal or public-sector projects
• Assist with risk register, contract manual, and bid book development
• Maintain strong internal and external client relationships
• Participate in design scope reviews throughout preconstruction
• Establish or participate in project budget development
• Ensure accounting budget submissions comply with corporate cost-coding standards
• Assist with subcontractor selection and change orders
• Participate in lessons-learned meetings and communicate cost lessons to preconstruction
• Follow projects during construction through site visits and meetings to track cost accuracy
• Maintain historical cost data, estimating files, supplier pricing, subcontractor databases, bid forms, bid packages, and estimating databases
• Train preconstruction staff and other personnel
• Assist with training program development and maintenance
• Assist with employee performance reviews and career development
• Lead estimating resources and ensure the preconstruction process is communicated and utilized
• Support other department personnel, including preparing estimates in other disciplines
• Work closely with the Project Director and/or Chief Estimator on overall preconstruction coordination
• Meet with subcontractors, attend bid walks, project site visits, conferences, and active construction projects as necessary

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