SPO Estimator - Concrete

Turner Construction•Baltimore, MD

1d•$108,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

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. This role involves quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for assigned scopes. The SPO Estimator will also generate labor productivity rates, develop vendor relationships, prepare bids and proposals for various contract types, identify design issues and project risks, analyze project schedules, and collaborate with the SPO Manager on markups and labor rates. Additionally, the role includes managing SPO concrete project documentation, attending constructability review meetings, developing value analysis studies, and ensuring a comprehensive understanding of trade package scopes. For subcontracted work, the SPO Estimator will obtain and evaluate trade proposals, manage action items, and make recommendations for bid awards. The position may also involve supervising estimating team members and participating in recruiting and onboarding activities.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of related experience performing detailed estimates for concrete scopes of work
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 schedule
Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents
Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of requirements
Proficient skills in project management, able to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
Familiar with construction operating procedures and methods of other departments (e.g., Procurement, Operations)
Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to present information to non-technical audiences
Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with computer-based takeoff and estimating software

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field of study a plus, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concrete estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project specific constraints.
Develop and maintain vendor relationships in order to solicit competitive pricing.
Prepare and assemble concrete bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).
Identify design issues and project risks impacting SPO concrete. Generate and propose solutions working in collaboration with Preconstruction team to resolve.
Analyze SPO concrete project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor loaded schedules based on estimated days.
Collaborate with SPO Manager to include appropriate markups, labor rates, and other necessary information in assigned estimates based on project approach, backlog and level of risk.
Lead document management for SPO concrete projects, including receiving drawings and specifications, provide proper file structure and distribute to relevant stakeholders.
Attend constructability review meetings, document potential issues including with Trades market, and support communication with project team and designers.
Develop SPO concrete value analysis study including cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope.
Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive Trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.
Prepare concrete scope requisitions for assigned Trades and coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.
For subcontracted concrete work, obtain and evaluate Trade proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review.
Manage action items from Post Bid, finalize sub tier scopes, and make recommendations to Procurement for bid awards.
Prepare and manage project kick-off meeting and hand off to project operations teams.
May supervise Estimating team members, participate in recruiting activities, onboard new staff, and contribute to performance appraisals.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.