Lead Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Has a familiarity and understands the roles and responsibilities of Project Engineers, Project Managers, Project Administrators, Superintendents and Project Executives
• Basic understanding of CPM software and schedule creation. Thorough ability to interpret milestones of CPM schedule as it relates to procurement, lead times, schedule activity durations, and critical path
• Exposure to various construction methods, building logistics, can identify constructability issues, and can offer value analysis at the Design Development and Construction Document design phases
• Basic understanding of WEO requirements and how they relate to project budgets
• Understands all facets of bid day organization
• Can implement clarifications, and qualifications from subs effectively into estimate
• Ability to develop subcontractor scopes from plans and specs for others to utilize effectively on bid day
• Ability to analyze subcontractor proposals, identify scope items, differences and exclusions with cost implications
• Develop Subcontractor relationships and to be able to select appropriate subcontractors for your project
• Ability to develop an estimate at the Construction Document phase. That is inclusive of adequate subcontractor input, WEO historical data and sufficient plugs to compensate for missing information
• Ability to track, understand and explain cost differences between progress estimates
• Ability to research unit pricing
• Ability to quantify and distinguish materials
• Anticipate basic scope and plug scope not shown on conceptual plans
• Understand GC’s, overhead, fee structure
• Understand the use and function of “contingency”
• Ability to understand estimate and documents to generate cost saving ideas
• Ability to set-up and manipulate spreadsheets for budgets that utilize historic data and current market conditions; uses financial and quantitative information effectively
• Basic understanding of WEO project cost report
• Basic understanding of WEO subcontract routing forms
• Utilizes lessons learned to improve future estimates
• Thorough understanding of risk with subcontractors and takes appropriate actions to protect WEO position. In particular, understands standard and specific exclusions and their implications
• Basic understanding of insurance cost implications within the estimate and knows procedures to properly input insurance costs
• Basic understanding of Builders Risk Insurance. Can fill out Builders Risk form when quote is needed and incorporate into estimate
• Basic understanding of Owner / Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (workers comp, general liability, EMR requirements) and how it affects the estimate
• Basic understanding of Sub Guard Liability Insurance vs. Subcontractor bonding and how it affects the estimate
• Understands basics of Owner’s Contract: AIA 101, AIA 111, AIA General Conditions to Contract, as it relates to potential cost implications
• Understands basics of WEO Master Subcontract Agreement “MSA”, as it relates to potential cost implications
• Capable in managing and communicating the scope of work description for a Subcontract agreement, i.e. Work Order and the associated exhibits. Fills scope gaps appropriately
• Think Strategically – Considers a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems and making decisions; identifies basic strategies and prioritizes team efforts accordingly; uses information about competitors in making decisions
• Analyze Issues – Gathers relevant information; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems and/or issues; seeks input from others; uses accurate logic in analyses
• Use Sound Judgment – Makes timely and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, knows when to consult others
• Innovate – Generates new ideas; goes beyond the status quo; recognizes the need for new or modified approaches; brings ideas and various possible solutions together and combines them in creative ways
• Uses Technical/Functional Expertise – Is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate
• Knows the Business – Shows understanding of issues relevant to the broad organization and business; keeps that knowledge up to date; has and uses interdepartmental knowledge
• Commit to Quality – Understands the need to deliver quality products, services, and processes
• Focus on Customer Needs – Anticipates customer needs; takes action to meet customer needs; continually searches for ways to increase customer satisfaction
• Ability to create with guidance of others effective proposals covering a wide range of formats in response to RFP’s to meet Owner’s needs

•  Work Efficiently – Allocates one’s own time efficiently; handles multiple demands and competing priorities; efficiently processes paperwork; delegates appropriately; manages meetings effectively
• Establish Plans – Develops short and long range plans that are appropriately comprehensive, realistic, and effective in meeting goals
• Develop Systems and Processes – Identifies and implements effective processes and procedures for accomplishing work

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Speaks clearly and expresses self well in groups and in one to one conversations
• Actively attends to and conveys understanding of the comments and questions of others; listens well in a group
• Prepares and delivers clear, smooth presentations; carries self well in front of a group
• Conveys information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; reviews and edits written work constructively, documents and organizes important written communication
• Shows the desire and willingness to progress to the Senior Estimator role and responsibilities
• Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility
• Learns from experience; actively pursues learning and self-development; seeks feedback and welcomes unsolicited feedback; modifies behavior based on feedback; sets high standards; pursues aggressive goals

Benefits

• 100% ESOP
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO/Sick
• 100% Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Match
• Student Debt Program