SPO Estimator - Concrete

Turner Construction Company•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$120,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concrete estimates for projects based on construction drawings and specifications, and communicate bids and scopes of work. The role includes estimating, quantity take-offs, productivity analysis, vendor and Trade coordination, schedule and risk analysis, bid preparation, document management, value analysis, and handoff to project operations. The Estimator may supervise Estimating team members and participate in recruiting, onboarding, and performance appraisals. The employee performs work at construction sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues, and regularly works in an office setting. Occasional work at construction sites may involve moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, and electrical-shock risk. The role involves limited travel and compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience performing detailed estimates for concrete scopes of work.
Experience performing detailed estimates for concrete structures.
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.
Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents.
Conceptual ability to work with limited information and quickly develop an understanding of requirements.
Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with construction operating procedures and methods of other departments, such as Procurement and Operations.
Professional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to non-technical audiences.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, and familiarity with estimating software such as InEight.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience are also considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed SPO concrete estimates, including quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items within the assigned scope.
Generate labor productivity rates using historical data and project-specific constraints.
Develop and maintain vendor relationships to solicit competitive pricing.
Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for contract types such as Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and Cost Plus.
Identify and communicate design issues and project risks affecting SPO concrete, and collaborate with the Preconstruction team to develop solutions.
Analyze SPO concrete project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor-loaded schedules based on estimated durations.
Collaborate with the SPO Manager on markups, labor rates, and other estimate inputs based on project approach, backlog, and risk.
Manage document handling for SPO concrete projects, including receiving drawings and specifications, maintaining file structure, and distributing documents to stakeholders.
Attend constructability review meetings, document potential issues with Trades, and support communication with the project team and designers.
Develop SPO concrete value-analysis studies with cost-efficient alternatives to the proposed scope.
Assess the factors needed for comprehensive Trade package scopes, including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means, and methods.
Prepare concrete scope requisitions for assigned Trades and coordinate with the project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Prepare comparison analyses against previous estimates for assigned scope.
For subcontracted SPO concrete work, obtain and evaluate Trade proposals against their scopes, document information in a Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review.
Manage Post Bid action items, finalize sub-tier scopes, and make bid-award recommendations to Procurement.
Prepare and manage project kick-off meetings and handoffs to project operations teams.
May supervise Estimating team members, participate in recruiting, onboard new staff, and contribute to performance appraisals.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.