What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at GBA Team?
Commercial Construction Estimator (GBA Builders)
GBA Builders provides construction management and consulting services to clients in the Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical and Biotech manufacturing), Mission Critical, Federal, and Industrial markets. We work closely with our architectural and engineering affiliate company, GBA, in a design/build relationship to add value to our clients. Our focus is on complex projects in regulated markets. We are seeking a candidate to join our growing team in our Lenexa, KS office.
Responsibilities:
- Estimate both conceptual designs and complete designs
- Quantity take-off and cost estimating
- Assist design team with budget estimates at various stages in design development
- Solicit, scope out, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids for incorporation into overall project proposals
- Assist with the development, updating and implementation of an estimating database with assemblies
- Maintain a cost history data base
- Review estimates with design team and/or construction team
- Interact with clients and design team as needed to evaluate conceptual and detailed estimates
- Assist with project buyout and budget set up once projects are awarded
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree required Engineering or Construction Management preferred
- At least 5 years of commercial estimating for general construction experience
- Life Sciences, Federal and/or Mission Critical market experience is a plus, but not required
- Conceptual estimating is a plus
- Design-build experience is a plus
- Partnership approach to working with architects and engineers
- Hands on construction experience
- Excellent Excel knowledge
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player
At GBA Builders, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.
