POSITION SUMMARY

Assist Vice President for Estimating and Chief Estimator to estimate potential projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Pre-Construction Phase

• Meet with Vice President of Estimating and Business Development Manager, Chief Estimator and Estimator (Estimating Team) to conduct pre-project plan review and overall bid decision and preparation, as well as to determine which duties will be performed by the estimator.
• Assist VP of Estimating, Chief Estimator and Estimator(s) with forecasting all building labor, equipment, material and supply needs for the construction project for bids assigned.
• Follow the construction strategy and critical-path logic schedule identified by the Estimating Team to help decide how to proceed with the bid, as well as any assistance to be provided through this position.
• Secure set of blueprints and any other project specifications (e.g., formwork drawings, embeds, anchor bolt drawings, etc.) for review and bid preparation.
• Visit and inspect project site prior to estimating (when possible and feasible) and verify plans versus site conditions. Analyze the site for constraints and restrictions (e.g., lay-down, parking, overhead access, etc.).
• Identify any sub-contractors and suppliers needed to complete the project as determined by Estimating Team. Secure appropriate pricing information. Ensure sub-contractors and suppliers have necessary pricing information (i.e., drawings, specifications, and quantities if appropriate).
• Perform “quantity take-offs” for major material items and other company work. Review with the Estimating Team.
• Check prints/drawings for accuracy, note any discrepancies, and forward them to designer to obtain clarifications.
• Mark-up construction pricing for profit and help Estimating Team to prepare bidding strategy.
• Determine project schedule for time duration and assess general conditions for project.
• Identify and assess seasonal weather conditions and their impact on the construction process.
• Complete and submit all bid documents for project assigned to the appropriate Estimating Team member prior to bid date for review.
• Assume responsibility for risk assessment in projects and bring any concerns/issues to the attention of the Vice President of Preconstruction Services and Chief Estimator if necessary.
• Assume full responsibility for the bid proposal language for “terms and conditions” to recommend in contractual negotiations for assigned projects.

Construction Phase

• Know American Institute for Architects (AIA) standards and contract change-order provisions.
• Review drawing revisions, bulletins and field sketches for changes to the work. Assess risk for change orders.
• Update bid documents and logs referencing related changes.
• Estimate change order pricing. Perform short-term “quantity take-offs” and check for accuracy as necessary. Consider the “state” the change needs to reach, the scope of the change related to costs, overhead, supervision, profit, and delays/time extensions.
• Prepare and track all requests for information (RFI) related to the building project during the bid or construction change phases.
• Prepare a revised computerized, “critical path” schedule showing logic, early start dates and duration for all project activities

· Report to WBC Project Manager any potential delay or impact due to design document revisions, material delivery, commitments, field conditions, shop drawings, deficiencies or mark-ups.

· Review contract documents to ensure the following:

o Compliance with submittal procedures and shop drawing requirements,

o No contradictions in part or in whole are present, and

o Documents are complete according to subcontract specifications.

• Assemble documentation, including back-up of prices to improve accuracy and reduce litigation risk.
• Assist VP of Preconstruction Services, Project Managers, and Group Managers (Core, Grading and Placing/Finishing) as required in preparing additional job pricing, change orders and/or bids.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce neat, accurate and complete paperwork and electronic files for the bid or any bid changes after construction has begun.
• Manage and report on scheduled estimating workload and progress.
• Train and support the work functions/tasks of Estimator(s).
• Supervise Estimator(s) in absence of VP of Preconstruction Services and Chief Estimator.
• Review pricing of projects being completed by Estimator(s).
• Provide leadership in bid negotiation and final project procurement for projects assigned.
• Assist the estimating team in assessing inherent financial risks and/or “windfall” profits in bids or awarded projects.
• Assist the estimating team with reviewing, assessing, and improving estimating systems, work processes, policies, and procedures continually.
• Coordinate the transfer of secured projects to Estimating Management.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the VP of Estimating and/or Chief Estimator.
• Performs all assigned tasks, responsibilities, and related work processes in the safest possible manner, always ensuring that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all coworkers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times.

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Education and/or Experience

• 4-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Proficient in computer estimating programs (Timberline preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Working to a deadline
• Planning
• “Building a job in your head”
• Attention to details
• Reading and understanding Scopes of Work, Plans and Specifications
• Computer literate

Working Conditions

• Working inside mostly – 95%
• Limited travel – some site visits
• Some meetings (pre-bid, post-bid and de-scoping)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License – Preferred
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification – Preferred

Physical Demands

• Sitting at a plan table
• Lifting heavy plans (20-30 lbs)
• Reading

• Typing