Senior Estimator (Philadelphia)

Turner Construction•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Senior Estimator supports Lead Estimators and/or the Preconstruction Manager in estimating functions throughout the preconstruction phase. 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 recent pricing data and trade partner input. The position collaborates with preconstruction and operational teams, coordinates trade partner pricing and bidding, and leads or participates in reviews with owners, architects, and engineers. It prepares and revises estimates and bid or GMP documents, evaluates design documents and existing site conditions, performs quantity take-offs and pricing analyses, and uses Building Information Models (BIM) to support estimates. The Senior Estimator also contributes to staff hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, appraisals, and training needs. The position reports to the Preconstruction Manager or Regional Preconstruction Manager.

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 limited information and quickly understand owner and architect requirements.
Ability to manage competing project demands and meet established deadlines.
Familiarity with procedures and methods of other departments, including Procurement and Operations.
Supervisory or management experience.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, and familiarity with estimating software.
Ability to travel, including regularly traveling short and long distances by various conveyances.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and occasionally 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.
Manage distribution of 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 produce complete estimates.
Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions and identify scope not included in design documents.
Support estimate setup, estimate schedules, and responsibility matrices.
Perform quantity take-offs, analyses, 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 in 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 estimate or GMP pricing is complete and accurate and reflects recent 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 GMP processes, including 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 owner submission and coordinate requirements with the contract agreement.
Participate in estimate and GMP review meetings with architects, engineers, and owners; incorporate feedback into revised submissions.
Lead or support 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 training needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.