Senior Estimator (Philadelphia)

Turner Construction Company•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Senior Estimator supports Lead Estimators and/or the Preconstruction Manager in estimating 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 reports to the Preconstruction Manager or Regional Preconstruction Manager. The Senior Estimator works with project and preconstruction teams, procurement, trade partners, owners, architects, and engineers to develop and review estimates and bid or GMP documents. The role may lead or support lump-sum bidding and may participate in hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, appraisals, and identifying training needs for direct reports. Work is regularly performed in an office setting and occasionally at construction sites, offices, or off-site venues. Travel by various conveyances over short and long distances is regular. Construction-site work may involve moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, and electrical-shock risk. The role must comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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 the operating procedures and methods of 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel regularly over short and long distances and occasionally work at construction sites, offices, or off-site venues.
Ability to comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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.
Prepare comparisons with previous 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 completeness and assemble comments and requests for information needed to prepare complete estimates.
Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions and identify scope not included in design documents.
Support estimate setup, scheduling, and responsibility-matrix preparation.
Perform quantity takeoffs, 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 takeoffs 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 the GMP process, 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 submission to owners and coordinate requirements with the contract agreement.
Participate in estimate and GMP review meetings with architects, engineers, and owners.
Incorporate feedback 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, deliver timely performance feedback to direct reports, contribute to annual performance appraisals, use talent management systems, and identify appropriate development training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Include disabled and veterans’ organizations in activities where applicable.