Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Department : Estimating

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Ontario, CA

Compensation : $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

The primary function of the Senior Estimator is to be the lead estimator on GMP and Hard Bid efforts, developing conceptual estimates based on schematic plans along with supporting team members on multiple preconstruction efforts.

Key Responsibilities

The duties, responsibilities and attributes of the Senior Estimator typically include, but are not limited to :

Technical Skills

• Has a familiarity and understands the roles and responsibilities of Project Engineers, Project Managers, Project Administrators, Superintendents and Project Executives and is comfortable commenting on the effectiveness of each role
• Basic understanding of CPM software and schedule creation. Thorough ability to interpret milestones of CPM schedule as it relates to procurement, lead times, schedule activity durations, and critical path. Comfortable commenting on the effectiveness of schedule(s) being utilized throughout the estimating effort
• Clearly understands the various construction methods, building logistics, can identify constructability issues, and can offer value analysis at the Design Development and Construction Document design phases
• Has a thorough understanding of WEO requirements and how they relate to project budgets
• Understands and influences change in all facets of bid day organization
• Creative implementation of clarifications, and qualifications to influence the outcome of the estimate
• Ability to develop subcontractor scopes from plans, specs, site logistics and missing information for others to utilize effectively on bid day
• Ability to analyze subcontractor proposals, identify scope items, differences and exclusions with cost implications
• Develop Subcontractor relationships and to be able to select appropriate subcontractors for your project that will generate an advantage
• Ability to develop an estimate at any stage of construction documents. That is inclusive of adequate subcontractor input, WEO historical data and sufficient plugs to compensate for missing information
• Ability to track, understand and explain cost differences between progress estimates while anticipating client needs
• Understanding of unit pricing and systems pricing
• Ability to quantify and distinguish materials and can suggest alternates
• Anticipate scope and plug scope not shown on conceptual plans
• Understand GC's, overhead, fee structure
• Understand the use and function of "contingency"
• Ability to understand estimate and documents to generate cost saving ideas
• Ability to establish realistic budgets by utilizing historic data and current market conditions; uses financial and quantitative information effectively
• Thorough understanding of Division 1 - Division 16 of WEO project cost report
• Utilizes cost report to understand status of project
• Thorough understanding of WEO subcontract routing forms. Inclusive of scope, sub analysis, material budgets and buy-out difference. Comments on surprises
• Utilizes lessons learned to improve future estimates
• Thorough understanding and proper management of risk with Owners and takes appropriate actions to protect WEO position. In particular, understands contingency, hard cost risks, and qualifications and their implications
• Thorough understanding and proper management of risk with subcontractors and takes appropriate actions to protect WEO position. In particular, understands exclusions, sub advantages and their implications
• Basic understanding of insurance cost implications within the estimate and knows procedures to properly input insurance costs
• Basic understanding of Builders Risk Insurance. In particular, who is responsible, our deductible risk and how to get a quote
• Thorough understanding of Owner / Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (workers comp, general liability, EMR requirements) and how it affects the estimate
• Thorough understanding of Sub Guard Liability Insurance vs. Subcontractor bonding and how it affects the estimate
• Basic understanding of Professional Liability Insurance, as it relates to Design Build projects and how it affects the estimate
• Understands owner's Contract : AIA 101, AIA 111, AIA General Conditions to Contract, as it relates to potential cost implications
• Understands basics of WEO Master Subcontract Agreement "MSA", as it relates to potential cost implications
• Capable of managing and communicating the scope of work description for a Subcontract agreement, i.e. Work Order and the associated exhibits. Fills scope gaps appropriately and creatively
• Think Strategically - Considers a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems and making decisions; identifies critical, high pay off strategies and prioritizes team efforts accordingly; uses information about the market, competitors and clients in making decisions
• Analyze Issues - Gathers relevant information; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems and / or issues; seeks input from others; uses accurate logic in analyses
• Use Sound Judgment - Makes timely and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, knows when to consult others
• Innovate - Generates new ideas; goes beyond the status quo; recognizes the need for new or modified approaches; brings ideas and various possible solutions together and combines them in creative ways
• Uses Technical / Functional Expertise - Possesses basic up to date knowledge in the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical / functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate
• Knows the Business - Shows understanding of issues relevant to the broad organization and business; keeps that knowledge up to date; has and uses interdepartmental knowledge. Expresses opinions, influences others and outlines solutions for change
• Commit to Quality - Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and / or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes, and / or services against those standards; manages quality
• Focus on Customer Needs - Anticipates customer needs; takes action to meet customer needs; continually searches for ways to increase customer satisfaction
• Ability to manage the creation of effective proposals covering a wide range of formats in response to RFP's to meet Owner's needs

Management Skills

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Personal Attributes

Qualifications :

Four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field and 5-years minimum of relevant professional experience working with a Subcontractor or General Contractor in the estimating profession

Understands and effectively uses company software programs and systems :

a.) Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel) and can adequately use PowerPoint b.)Proficiency in Outlook and has the ability to manage calendars, address books, tasks and email

c.) Ability to navigate and manage files and folders in cloud based platforms, such as Box.com and Dropbox

d.)OST

e.) WebEx and Skype for Business

f.) BidMail

g.) BIM 360 Glue

h.)Bluebeam Revu

i.) PlanGrid

Basic understanding of scheduling and CMiC applications

Understanding of basic construction administration processes, including construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals and material procurement

Creates Innovative solutions through software to improve our systems and processes Shares and trains peers in the use of innovative software techniques

Effective oral and written communication skills Basic time management and organization skills Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course

First Aid and CPR certified

Benefits

Physical Demands :

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

These are considered the core responsibilities of the position. Employees are encouraged to reach beyond their current responsibilities in an effort to foster professional growth, but only as they are able to remain accountable for their core responsibilities.

Equal Employment :

W.E. O'Neil is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000