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Senior Estimating Leader

Walbridge, OH 43465

Posted: 08/15/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Construction Management Job Number: 578707 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Estimating Leader for their Walbridge, OH location. The Senior Estimating Leader is responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project preconstruction phase to achieve the cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, and bidding. They shall coordinate with the Director of Preconstruction on all assignments.
  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES   •  Regularly participate in presentations to secure new work
  •  Maintain a detailed knowledge of all key Owner and Contractor contract terms & conditions
  •  Prepare detailed estimates including general conditions (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction). Lead Value Engineering process to align project scope to Clients' budgets
  •  Prepare and analyze cost models during Design Development
  •  Create subcontractor/material supplier bid lists
  •  Lead in the solicitation process to ensure proper bid coverage. Prepare bid packages, obtain bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and analyze bids from subcontractors and material vendors
  •  Coordinate the assembly of the preconstruction material for presentation purposes to the Owner
  •  Have a working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs and total building square foot costs
  •  Coordinate and lead a team of preconstruction associates on larger projects
  •  Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules
  •  Identify and qualify new material suppliers and subcontractors and place into subcontractor database
  •  Participate with the Director of Preconstruction (and lead when directed to) in the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate
  •  Coordinate and assure that a detailed preconstruction and preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate
  •  Organize and lead the transfer meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team and coordinate the follow-up meetings
  •  Visit on-going projects to verify status of estimate versus project status, meet with the project operations team, view work in place for experience and comparison to the estimate
  •  Be familiar with all Policies and Processes as it relates to this position
  •  Understands the bid/GMP process as it relates to a project’s financial success SKILLS   •  Has demonstrated the ability to interact with Owners, Design Professionals, and company associates and other parties with positive results
  •  Effectively communicates with both written and verbal skill and carries themselves professionally in all meetings and interactions
  •  Viewed as a true advocate of the Owner and someone they can rely on to build a team as well as a building
  •  Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software (Word & Excel), Timberline Estimating software, On-Screen Take-Off software and an understanding of Building Information Modeling software
  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE   •  5-10 years of experience in a Preconstruction position successfully completing Design Build or Construction Management at Risk projects
  •  Bachelor’s degree in a construction or architecture related degree
  •  LEED AP certification preferred
  •  OSHA 30-hour certification preferred

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.