Lead Estimator - K-14 Education (DSA)

Swinerton•San Francisco, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates. This role involves leading one or more estimate/budget/pursuit activities simultaneously, mentoring estimating staff, and supporting others on estimating pursuits. The Lead Estimator is responsible for accurately diagnosing errors, scope, and exclusions in subcontractor estimates, as well as reviewing and preparing quantity take-offs and material pricing. They will also train and develop Intern and Interim Project Engineers and spearhead the maintenance of historical costs.

Requirements

Must have K-14 (DSA) project experience
Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 3 years estimating or related experience
Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and BIM Models.
Ability to make accurate judgements and calculate associated risks
Ability to use all estimating software such Excel, Bluebeam, Revit, Destini, or other programs to complete daily duties
Working knowledge of current construction costs and principles

Responsibilities

Simultaneously leads one or more estimate/budget/pursuit and in addition has capacity be support others on estimating pursuits
Is a mentor to one or more estimating staff
Can quickly and accurately diagnose error, scope, exclusions in subcontractor estimates
Can review, prepare, and review others’ quantity take-offs
Train and develop Intern and Interim Project Engineers
Spearheads and maintains historical costs
Prepares customized subcontracting bidders list(s) to the correct type of job
Maintains great relationship with trade partners
Assist jobsite staff with estimating support
Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing
Prepare conceptual estimates
Prepare subcontractors bid list
Leads and/or participates in bid day compilation
Review plans and specifications
Can generate high level VE/VM log with accuracy
Follows bid schedule and can realign deliverable dates with minimal impact, through the use and management of the Estimate Checklist
Builds consensus on applied fee strategy
Review Subcontractor prequalification on prospective trade partners
Draft the first pass at General Conditions and General Requirements
Set-up and review General Conditions and General Requirements with the Operations team
Generates scope sheets for all CSI divisions
Sets up and conducts GO / NO GO for Swinerton self-perform trades
Supports and trains estimating staff (as applicable)
Supports post-bid buyouts (as applicable)
Complete other responsibilities as assigned