Senior Estimator - Data Center Construction

Cumming Group

$115K — $153K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred, combination of education and experience considered.
  • 7+ years of estimating/cost management experience required.
  • Experience with large scale project estimating is essential.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage with various client types necessary.
  • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.
  • Familiarity with On-Screen Takeoff or Success Estimating Software preferred.
  • Experience in pharma/life sciences construction is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed construction cost estimates from conceptual design to final documents.
  • Research material and labor costs using various resources.
  • Collaborate with management to develop and grow customer relationships.
  • Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
  • Provide value engineering services and create work breakdown structures.
  • Review and estimate change orders, reconciling with contractors or peers as needed.
  • Conduct detailed bid analysis and reviews.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance coverage.
  • Dental insurance coverage.
  • Vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Recognized paid holidays.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program for additional support.
Full Job Description
We are currently looking for a Senior Estimator to join our team for an upcoming role, working in power/data center construction. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a role with upcoming client and be exposed to numerous projects focusing on estimating, change orders, negotiations and cost reporting.

In this role, you will be a member of our highly reputable cost management and estimating team. The cost team delivers solutions to clients in the areas of conceptual estimating, budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, value management, economic forecasting, milestone reports, pre- and post-contract auditing, change order review and reconciliation, BIM 5D cost modeling, LEED cost analysis, life cycle costing, and more. We encourage you to research us to learn more about our outstanding reputation within this service line.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prepare accurate and detailed construction cost and project cost estimates from conceptual design through final construction document level design.
  • Research prices on material and labor using published documents, local conditions, market studies, etc.
  • Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
  • Develop and nurture subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
  • Provide value engineering services, set up work breakdown structure, and prepare task orders.
  • Review, estimate, and reconcile change orders, often with Contractors or a peer review Estimator.
  • Prepare detailed bid analysis and review.
  • Depending on need and ability, may be tasked with overseeing a specific base of clients.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Engineering, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Architecture is highly preferred. A combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
  • 7+ years' of estimating / cost management experience.
  • Experience estimating on large scale projects.
  • Ability to interact extremely well with many different client types.
  • Advanced skill level in Excel and intermediate knowledge of Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff and/or Success Estimating Software is a plus.
  • Experience in pharma/life sciences construction is a plus.


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The salary range for this full-time role is $115,100.00-$153,500.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

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