TheEstimator will be responsible for forecasting project costs and accuratelyestimating all production and resource costs according to projectspecifications. This position supports and works with the preconstruction teamto review project plans and requirements. The Estimator will perform take-offs,pricing and bidding of construction projects while adhering to G William Group(“GWG”)'s standards. Project types include renovations as well as new ground-upconstruction.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Preparedetailed estimate including quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, andstudies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
Abilityto understand the scope of new projects and assemble accurate andwell-organized estimates in a timely manner.
Leaddocument management for project, including receiving drawings andspecifications, providing proper file structure and distribution tostakeholders.
Serve asliaison with Trade partners, Design team (architects, engineers, consultants)and client; and as point of contact for managing assigned trade partners anddistributing information.
Abilityto create value engineering opportunities based off drawings.
Identifyinconsistencies within drawings.
Craftand document prime and subcontractor scopes of work, in coordination with LeadEstimator and Project Executive.
Coordinatebids with subcontractors and respond to RFIs. Organize sub-contractors’quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents and issue properdocumented purchase orders.
Supportconstructability reviews through communication with project team, designers,and trade partner market.
Conductbid leveling process for contractor buyout.
Conductsite walkthroughs as required to gain greater understanding of project scopes.
Support ProjectExecutives and Project Managers with estimating inquiries.
SupportingLead Estimator in proposal coordination and creation.
Representthe company at pre-bid conferences and award meetings.
Prepareand assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum,Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).
Gainfull comprehension of factors required for comprehensive trade package scopeincluding contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means andmethods.
Preparescope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with projectteam to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Prepare estimatecomparison analysis for client to previous estimates for assigned scope.
Obtainand evaluate trade partner proposals relative to their scopes of work, documentand organize information into Leveling Sheet, and participate in Post BidReview and leveling for buyout.
Manageaction items from Post Bid and finalize trade partner scope and makerecommendations to Project Lead for bid awards.
Otherduties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineeringor Construction Engineering & Management