Senior Estimator Job at Swinerton (Charlotte)

Job Description

Management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project and providing technical leadership.

Job Responsibility

Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff
Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period
Assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate
Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships
Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project
Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate
Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management
Responsible for variance reports allows for clear identification of changes to the estimate
Create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating and purchasing activities
Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and Pre-Qualify bidders
Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis
Assure estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project
Participate in preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets
Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team
Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients
Meet client’s needs prior to contract execution
Provide advice, liaison, planning, etc. to current and future clients
Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required
Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs
Know and use cost control system
Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
Field construction experience (8-10 years, including supervisory skills)
Leadership ability
Effective interpersonal skills
Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
Drafting and computer skills
Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development)

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
401(k) with company matching
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
individual stock ownership
paid vacation
paid sick leave
paid holidays
bereavement leave
employee assistance program
pre-tax flexible spending accounts
basic term life insurance and AD&D
business travel accident insurance
short and long term disability
financial wellness coaching
educational assistance
Care.com membership
ClassPass fitness membership
DashPass delivery membership
additional term life insurance
long term care insurance
critical illness and accidental injury insurance
pet insurance
legal plan
identity theft protection

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