Cost Estimator

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This unique and impactful role offers the chance to work closely with Ware Malcomb project teams nationwide, supporting the preparation, development, and validation of detailed construction estimates across a wide range of project types and scales—from large, complex developments to smaller, more focused initiatives. As a Construction Estimator, you’ll play a critical role in helping our teams deliver accurate and competitive cost assessments that guide decision-making and ensure project success. 

• Conceptual estimating experience (must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information).
• Analyze cost data, unit prices, general conditions and general requirements costs, and information that can be developed and used as a “rule of thumb” for all building systems estimated costs.
• Preparing, verifying, organizing, and coordinating Request for Quote documents and schedules, utilizing schedule information to estimate General Contractor's and other items where schedule is important.
• Data input into estimating software program (RS Means).
• Quantity surveying, bid tabulation, and bid leveling. 
• Perform archive filing and historical cost data gathering.
• Provide direction and training to new Estimators as they join the team.
• Responsible to evaluate GC estimates and proposals are complete, accurate, and well supported by recent pricing data.
• Utilize Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take-off and visualization where possible to support verification of a complete estimate.
• Evaluate subcontractor input for scope/cost inclusion. Identify scope gaps and overlaps and coordinate with other staff managing trades.
• Verify pricing within the estimate or proposal is complete and accurate, reflecting recent pricing data, subcontractor bids or budgets.
• Develop, lead or support the assembly or verification of all estimates, bid documents required by and submitted to the Owner.
• Actively participate in estimate and proposal review meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners and incorporate comments, feedback, and input into revised estimates or proposals.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates or previous projects and develop a clear and concise message to explain the variances for each of the project stakeholders.
• Provide variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development.

• Qualifications associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Building Construction or similar, plus five or more years as an Estimator for commercial construction projects.
• Experience with full project scoping, estimating, and bidding – civil, structural/envelope, finishes, MEP/FP, building equipment and specialties.
• Must have experience in large commercial/industrial projects.
• Knowledge of building/general construction/civil construction practices, means and methods, materials, systems, market conditions, and standard industry practices.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate efficiently, and function well within a team-oriented environment – including internal staff, consultant teams, client representatives, contractors, and jurisdictional representatives.
• Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and RS Means estimating software. Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, or other estimating programs is a plus.
• Must be able to work concurrently on different projects in varying phases of development and meet established deadlines.

• Construction Project Management experience, office or field.
• Experience with both bid projects and private developer driven projects.
• Experience with on-screen/3D take-off/BIM.
• Productive relationships with construction industry partners and contracting community or ability to develop and/or expand relationships in local and national markets. 

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world.

With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 15 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms and the top 30 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit www.waremalcomb.com.