Estimator, Program Lead

Job description

**We are seeking an experienced Estimator, Program Lead for our Preconstruction Team.**Estimators are responsible for accurately determining the total costs associated with a construction project by executing a detailed line-item budget for each trade. The ideal candidate must have an acute attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with fixed deadlines. **Responsibilities:** - Prepare detailed conceptual budgets and estimating from pre-construction, concept design, schematic design and design development documents - Execute detailed take-offs of all trades. Initiate and manage entire bid process (construction management and general contractor) inclusive of preparation of detailed bid package - Ensure accurate and proper submissions & proposals by all subcontractors - National, regional, and local subcontractor acquisition and prequalification for projects in new markets throughout the Northeast - Facilitate review and presentation of bids to internal project management partners and clients - Partnership with other Estimators and Estimating Coordinators supporting the Programs team to ensure accuracy and consistency of all bids - Collaboration with Project Managers to develop scope sheets and leveling sheets - Development of relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal partners - Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, and subcontractors - Work collaboratively with field team to communicate deliverables and procurement schedules - Level subcontractor bid proposals for accuracy and scope gaps - Prepare scope of work documentation by division - Attend and lead subcontractor calls and meetings as needed - Conduct on-site walk-throughs as needed **Qualifications and Experience:** - 6+ years of experience in budgeting and Estimating for commercial construction projects. - Experience with open store remodels and store expansions for national big box retailers along with knowledge of multi-shift schedules - Experience with GMAX and/or GMP bidding strategies - Comprehensive subcontractor qualification and leveling - Proven ability to compile complete estimates and hard bid packages with trade breakdowns - Procurement and MS Project scheduling experience - Strong presentation skills and ability to lead or participate in meetings with subcontractors, clients, owners, and architects as needed - Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and deliver on deadlines for multiple concurrent projects - Excellent time management and organizational skills - Demonstrated proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications - Ability to value-engineer a project - College degree preferred or comparable professional experience - High proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Strong knowledge of MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook - Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, and Building Connected experience preferred