About Our Client

Our client is a well-established national general contractor located right in the heart of the Twin-Cities. This GC is well-known for the high profile luxury projects, top end leadership group with years of local experience and a strong compensation package with excellent benefits. If you are looking for a new culture & home, apply here for consideration with 48 hours!

Job Description

• Provide training, mentoring and leadership to younger estimating, preconstruction, and operations staff.
• Lead estimating processes on "Must Win" and premier projects.
• Work closely with Directors of Preconstruction to sell the estimate on negotiated projects.
• Manage the estimating process while fostering a team environment.
• Oversee, lead, develop and complete all estimate types and make sure all project deadlines are met.
• Oversee General Conditions and Margin Plan for all estimates they are lead on.
• Manage project risks and fees during the preconstruction process.
• Oversee self-perform estimates and review all quantity takeoff, labor, equipment, and material pricing.
• Perform quantity takeoff in 2D environment if needed to help meet deadlines.
• Finalize professional & comprehensive publications at completion of each milestone estimate.
• Lead "Real Time" estimating process on negotiated projects.
• Subcontractor and Supplier (Vendor/Partners) Communications
• Review, qualify, and analyze pricing from subcontractors and material vendors.
• Review all bid solicitations in detail on projects you are the lead.
• Read and interpret project specifications, drawings, geotechnical reports, Predesigns, and narratives to understand project requirements and scope.
• Participate in bid day activities including leveling / reviewing bids, leading overall bid processes, entering vendor bids into estimate, and preparing bid forms/ Preconstruction Deliverables.
• Utilize current and past cost history & cost reports to review and complete estimates.
• Assist Directors of Preconstruction on constructability reviews, page turns, and strategy sessions.
• Lead and manage internal budget Estimate reviews and final Estimate shakeout.
• Follow Estimating / Preconstruction Core Processes as required and needed per each project.
• Oversee administrative duties for company estimating / preconstruction systems and software.
• Set values and lead process on Target Value Estimating services using historic and recent estimate data.
• Review and approve criteria/information to be included in trade packages / scopes of work completed by operations and preconstruction staff.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier proposal analysis, bid leveling and detailed tabulation completion. Bid Leveling template and scopes of work will be completed by operations and reviewed by Lead Estimator.
• Review all value analysis / engineering logs for accuracy, constructability, & Means and Methods.
• Interact with clients, owners, design team partners, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
• Participate in presentations to internal management and external clients in pursuit of new work.
• Develop and review system analysis on structural, exterior skin and mechanical systems.
• Lead feasibility studies on life cycle cost of a building with Design Team.
• Review all special conditions cost not in GC's like cranes & Winter / Weather Conditions cost.
• Review all questions to external and internal partners on estimates, proposals, and bids.
• Perform yearly performance evaluations and quarterly conversations.

The Successful Applicant

Required:

• Extensive knowledge of preconstruction and estimating processes.
• (2) year associate degree in Estimating or Construction Management.
• Thorough knowledge of self-perform concrete, selective demolition, and general trades.
• Thorough knowledge of Unformat, CSI, and unit pricing costs.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to sell.
• Strong work ethic, loyal, trustworthy, honest, team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organization and time management skills.
• Must hold valid driver's license.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints.
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, data base estimating software, and 2D takeoff software.
• Demonstrates experience in driving productive relationships with internal and external partners.

• Bachler's Degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management.
• DBIA certified.

• OSHA 30
• First Aid
• LEED AP

What's on Offer

• Top end base salary ($100k - $130k)
• Company provided health benefits
• Car allowance
• Company credit card
• Company laptop & cell phone
• 401k with employer match
• PTO Holidays Sick days
• Profit sharing & discretionary bonuses