Traveling Senior Estimator - ATG

Turner Construction

About The Position

The Traveling Senior Estimator supports Lead Estimators and/or the Preconstruction Manager in estimating throughout the preconstruction launch process. The role is responsible for value engineering, budget controls, alternative and comparative studies, constructability reviews, and Target Value Design. It ensures estimates, bids, and Guaranteed Maximum Prices (GMPs) are complete, accurate, and supported by current pricing data and subcontractor input. The position works with project and regional preconstruction leadership, procurement, operations, trade partners, owners, architects, and engineers. It may involve visiting project sites and regularly traveling short and long distances. The employee regularly works in an office and may occasionally work at construction sites or off-site venues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a similar field, and at least 8 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience in project engineering, field supervision, or purchasing.
Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative document analysis.
Conceptual ability to work with minimal information and quickly understand owner and architect requirements.
Ability to manage competing project demands and meet established deadlines.
Familiarity with the operating procedures and methods of Procurement and Operations.
Supervisory or management experience.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications, and familiarity with estimating software.
Ability to travel.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including regularly lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with project and preconstruction managers on estimating functions throughout the preconstruction launch process.
Coordinate trade partner bid lists with procurement for budget pricing and bidding.
Lead preconstruction review meetings with owners, architects, and engineers.
Compare estimates and explain variances clearly to project stakeholders.
Distribute current design documents for trade partner budgeting and bidding, ensuring sufficient trade partner input.
Review design documents for completion and assemble comments and requests for information needed to prepare complete estimates.
Visit project sites to assess existing conditions and identify scope not included in design documents.
Support estimate setup, schedules, and responsibility matrices.
Perform quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for assigned trades and building systems.
Provide pricing for value engineering, alternates, options, and special studies.
Use Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take-offs and visualization to support estimate preparation.
Prepare trade partner bid proposal forms and bid recording sheets; evaluate trade partner input for scope inclusion and identify scope gaps and overlaps.
Ensure estimates and GMPs include accurate pricing based on current pricing data and trade partner bids or budgets.
Participate in internal estimate review meetings to validate estimates before client delivery.
Lead coordination of operational input during estimating, bidding, and the GMP process; ensure estimates incorporate detailed General Conditions/Requirements studies, site logistics, and Building LIFE prepared by Operations.
Develop, lead, or support assembly of estimate, bid, or GMP documents for owners and coordinate requirements with the contract agreement.
Incorporate comments and feedback from architects, engineers, and owners into revised estimates or GMPs and assemble revised documents for final submission.
Take a lead or support role in the lump-sum bid process.
Participate in hiring and onboarding, provide timely performance feedback, contribute to annual performance appraisals, use talent management systems, and identify appropriate training for direct reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.