Collaborative people. Progressive builders.

Consistently recognized as a best workplace, and for our commitment to safety, sustainability, and community partnerships, BNBuilders hires the very best in the construction industry and strives to create an environment that encourages innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction. If you are looking to be a part of an open, supportive team and receive exciting challenges that promote personal and professional growth, look no further than BNBuilders! 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously through preconstruction phase from conceptual to contract.
• Develop conceptual Cost Models to assist owners and architects with preliminary planning.
• Develop accurate detailed estimates, including self-perform work, independently.
• Lead constructability reviews with project team including internal resources, owner and design team.
• Evaluate and maintain historical cost database(s.)
• Prepare preliminary estimates and studies during preconstruction, monitor design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas.
• Lead value engineering process by coordinating ideas from entire project team. Provide and manage ideas with full team and ensure implementation into design.
  • Implement best value process to evaluate VE ideas.
• Participate in the preparation of construction schedule for estimating purposes; request and discuss staffing requirements, and logistics plan with Construction Manager or Project Manager.
• Prepare General Conditions estimate and review with Director of Preconstruction Services, Division Manager, Construction Manager and Project Manager assigned to the project.
• Effectively negotiate for win-win outcomes.
• Actively participate in presentation, interview & proposal preparation
• Support Business Development in proposal presentations, aid in building client and Architect/Engineer relationships.
• Review and advise on assigned estimates prepared by other assigned estimators. Maintain current estimating records, studies, unit prices, etc.
• Coordinate with Operations during buyout process.
• Assist Project Managers in evaluating and analyzing subcontractor proposals.
• Perform trade scope review and identifying potential risks.
• Coordinate tasks with Innovation Team for model based takeoffs, VR, AR, etc.
• Manage design build projects to align scope with budget. Management of internal resources, design team and clients integral to process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to manage project teams including internal resources, design teams and client.
• Four year college degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or similar.
• Minimum of eight years of vertical commercial building estimating experience.
• Experience in hospitality, higher education, mixed use, office, multi-family, life science
• Operations and field experience is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of On-Screen Take Off, Bluebeam, Sage and Proficiency in MS office suite.
• Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparations, including quantity survey procedures, sub-trade procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.
• Ability to build an estimate without detailed plans and specifications.
• Ability to identify competitors and understand current local market conditions.
• Ability to identify risks associated with contract and project documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors that lead to positive outcomes.
• Excellent team player and ability to manage and mentor estimators.