Senior Estimator

Sto Building GroupBala Cynwyd, PA
261d

About The Position

LF Driscoll, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking to identify a Senior Estimator in Philadelphia. The Senior Estimator will develop, create and prepare construction cost estimates for a diverse set of projects in the early stages of development and continue to support the project team with updated cost information throughout the Pre-construction phase of the projects. The position will require involvement in several projects simultaneously.

Requirements

  • BS or BA required. Preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering or architecture.
  • 3+ years of experience in Estimating, Construction Engineer/Project Engineer, or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing.
  • Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel) and well-developed budgeting, purchasing and organizational skills.
  • Earns and maintains trust by demonstrating honesty, accountability and reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Review plans and architectural drawings.
  • Prepare quantity take-offs on assigned Healthcare industry projects.
  • Ensure a complete review of plans and drawings.
  • Identify items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting in overall estimate package.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $100 - $150 million per year.
  • Obtain 3-5 bids for each trade and supplier group.
  • Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.
  • Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractor.
  • Follow approved estimating practices.
  • Ensure most complete estimates and that financial objectives are met.
  • Maintain current information on trends in and changes to existing construction codes.
  • Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record and track estimates.
  • Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates.
  • Perform change order pricing, site visits, bid delivery and collaborate with teams on specific bids.
  • Determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
  • Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
  • Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
  • Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
  • Obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
  • Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating.
  • Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
  • Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
  • Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Home & Auto Insurance
  • Family Support
  • Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
  • Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt
  • Time Away Benefits
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Group Legal
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
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