Sr Construction Estimator

CPG Beyond•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

AS A SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR, YOU WILL PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK AND FEASIBILITY OF CUTTING-EDGE DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION INITIATIVES. YOUR EXPERTISE WILL BE RELIED UPON FOR DEVELOPING DETAILED COST ESTIMATES, ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE (ROM) ESTIMATES, AND COMPREHENSIVE COST BUDGETS THAT UNDERPIN THE SUCCESSFUL EXECUTION OF LARGE-SCALE DESIGN-BUILD AND WHITE SPACE FIT-OUT PROJECTS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Cost Management or Quantity Surveying or equivalent
10+ years of experience in construction estimating/cost control field, with specific knowledge of MEP and ASC cost elements
Ability to interpret contract terms, conditions, and exhibits as applicable to project requirements
Windows power user skill set, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and estimating software such as CostX.
Strong interpersonal/communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience developing and explaining/articulating budgets
Ability to create and maintain processes for project documentation
Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs with no impact on quality and reliability
Possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and be able to maintain high-quality standards
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

8+ years of data center experience is preferred
Demonstrated experience building or expanding estimating or cost control programs across a large organization

Responsibilities

Review and thoroughly evaluate RFP/RFQ documents to understand project requirements and expectations.
Read, interpret, and assess construction design documents and detailed specifications for accuracy and completeness.
Participate in site walks to gain firsthand knowledge of project scope and evaluate constructability aspects.
Identify potential project risks and challenges during the scope creation process and propose mitigation strategies.
Generate both rough order of magnitude and formal estimates for prospective projects, ensuring precision and clarity.
Assist in the development and compilation of proposal documents for competitive bidding processes.
Maintain accurate bid documents for reference and future use following contract awards.
Develop and nurture relationships with both existing and new suppliers and subcontractors to support project success.
Host project kickoff meetings to facilitate smooth project handoffs to the project management team.
Oversee the subcontractor and supplier submittal processes as required for preconstruction workflow.
Identify and propose additional revenue opportunities for the organization, as applicable.
Collaborate closely with personnel from sales, engineering, project management, and finance to ensure alignment and clarity throughout the preconstruction process.
Manage communications with the sales team, owners or their representatives, the design team, and project managers during preconstruction phases.
Support the management of the preconstruction team, contributing leadership and technical insight.