Lead Estimator at Swinerton Builders in Austin, Texas

Job Description:

Job Description Summary:
Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Simultaneously Leads one or more estimate/budget/pursuit and in addition has capacity be support others on estimating pursuits


• Is a mentor to one or more estimating staff


• Can quickly and accurately diagnose error, scope, exclusions in subcontractor estimates


• Can review, prepare, and review others' quantity take-offs


• Train and develop Intern and Interim Project Engineers


• Spearheads and maintains historical costs

Daily responsibilities:

• Prepares customized subcontracting bidders list(s) to the correct type of job


• Maintains great relationship with trade partners


• Assist jobsite staff with estimating support


• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing


• Prepare conceptual estimates


• Prepare subcontractors bid list


• Leads and/or participates in bid day compilation


• Review plans and specifications


• Can generate high level VE/VM log with accuracy


• Follows bid schedule and can realign deliverable dates with minimal impact, through the use and management of the Estimate Checklist


• Builds consensus on applied fee strategy


• Review Subcontractor prequalification on prospective trade partners


• Draft the first pass at General Conditions and General Requirements


• Set-up and review General Conditions and General Requirements with the Operations team


• Generates scope sheets for all CSI divisions


• Sets up and conducts GO / NO GO for Swinerton self-perform trades


• Supports and trains estimating staff (as applicable)


• Supports post-bid buyouts (as applicable)


• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum 3 years estimating or related experience


• Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and BIM Models.


• Ability to make accurate judgements and calculate associated risks


• Ability to use all estimating software such Excel, Bluebeam, Revit, Destini, or other programs to complete daily duties


• Working knowledge of current construction costs and principles