Construction Cost Estimator

8-koi•Melbourne, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Estimator will generate and manage estimates required for pre-construction and bidding efforts. The Cost Estimator provides estimates, budget control, bid coverage and procurement projects and potential projects during pre-construction and construction phases of a project and across all scopes, systems, and assemblies. Estimates vary from conceptual to lump sum bids. Ability to complete full quantity take-offs to support accurate estimates for all disciplines in commercial projects including, but not limited to civil and site work, structural, concrete, envelope, finishes, mechanical, and electrical. A complete understanding of the interrelationship of the cost of labor, material, equipment, and productivity in the unit costs used at each level of an estimate is expected. Not a Remote position, Onsite Only.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management architecture, engineering or equivalent.
5 years’ experience with the bid process, working on estimates including conceptual, ground up and major projects.
Knowledge of construction scheduling, cost loaded schedules, and schedule of values
Experience with RS Means software is required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed with understanding of fundamentals in estimating and project controls.
Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities
Mastery of super structure, site and MEP trades, and AHJ.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicable estimating software
Must provide examples of preconstruction projects.
Must provide examples of successful competitive bids.
Ability to effectively execute in a high demand environment
Ability to multi-task and work independently, and have a sharp attention to detail
Ability to put together a professional presentation

Nice To Haves

May be required to obtain US Government Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work.
Develop project specific trade scopes.
Knowledge of rules and regulations for Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Prepare bids including perform quantity take offs based on a variety of information including multi-discipline plans and specifications (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical HVAC, plumbing, and electrical), progress drawings, conceptual sketches, change order revisions, addenda and design narratives.
Develop budget estimates using plans and specifications, or other conceptual information.
Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the team to confirm complete scope of work.
Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
Solicit subcontractors, specialty subcontractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers’ information and pricing.
Work with multi-discipline design-build teams.
Manage communications with design team, subcontractors, and in-house staff.
Obtains cost proposals from subcontractors.
Informs the immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.
Maintain and communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs.
Prepares cost analysis in computer by outlining material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items and organizing them on company server.
Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternative solutions.
Review and identify constructability issues with operations staff.
Lead project estimate process.
Oversight of trade bid list and coverage.
Complete final bid for review with Director of Estimating.
Prepare instructions to bidders, bid forms and other bid solicitation information as required.
Prepare estimate presentations, special studies, budget control reports and estimating documents for projects and client presentations.
Perform the quantity survey and pricing effort for internal budgets.
Where predetermined standard(s) are not available, makes an estimate.
Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
Attend departmental meetings as required.
Supervises support staff and provides mentoring/training to ensure progress growth of skill set in Estimating.
Travel for meetings with clients and/or subcontractors.
Attend project or construction walk downs to develop, verify, or scope task Analysis.
Analyzes architectural blueprints.
Understanding GC’s, GR’s and project specific requirements.
Edit/amend trade specific boiler plate template scopes.
Knowledgeable and able to operate computer programs including RS Means, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel & Word.
Represents Company - Exemplify 8-koi’s Core Values, personifying Passion, Excellence, Dependability, Thoughtfulness and foster that behavior in project team.