Lead Estimator

Balfour Beatty Construction • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Lead Estimator is responsible for preparing budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients under the CM at Risk guaranteed maximum pricing structure. Responsibilities also include working with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI (Construction Specification Institute) categories of work. Some supervision of other estimators, intern/co-op students, or project engineers adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Construction or Civil Engineering
• 8-10 years of Estimating or Pre-construction experience and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects
• 2 years direct supervisory experience
• Knowledgeable in some or all of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems
• Must possess knowledge of exterior building wall systems and interior finish construction systems
• Must demonstrate knowledge of construction details about miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, radiation protection, and other trades
• Computer skills including the ability to use estimating software (like MC2), word processing, spreadsheets, bid management, online plan rooms, database applications and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook)
• Estimating software experience (e.g. Destini, Sage Timberline, Mc2, OnScreen Takeoff)

Nice To Haves

• Estimating experience with K-12 & Higher Education facilities, Correctional facilities, Highrise multifamily, Hospitality, Student Housing, and Wood-frame
• Experience with estimating software- Destini Estimator, AgTek, Sitework, JOIN software

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity takeoffs
• Manages multiple projects concurrently
• May assist the project management team
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews
• Develops unit costs
• Develops and analyzes value management analysis options
• Performs technical/plan review
• Considers and understands problems, and identifies solutions
• Knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials
• Assess and plans takeoff workload
• Proficient in all computer software programs used in pre-construction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. MC2, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Paydirt, Constructware, and іSqFt)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Paid Volunteer time
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees