Senior Estimator - Phoenix Buildings

Here's how a Senior Estimator - Phoenix Buildings for PCL Buildings Inc. within Phoenix Buildings contributes to our team: Responsibilities • Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large hard-bid / lump sum, construction management and small to medium design build projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.). • Establishes a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects. • Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes. • Leads pricing the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management). • Completes as-bid estimate and trade buy-out strategy with operations team. • Assists in presenting estimate/proposal and prepares and delivers client presentations. • Performs quantity, material, and labor take-off from drawings, specifications, and related documents. • Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award. • Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register. • Liaises with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients. • Monitors client project-specific success criteria (CPSSC); specifically understands owners' business, requirements, revenue generation, and provides solutions. Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in related discipline or Trade experience or equivalent. • Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN). • 12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with 12 months of onsite experience preferred. • Successfully led pursuits valued up to $250 million in delivery model hard bid/lump sum, construction management/cost reimbursable/target price and/or design build. • Experience with self-perform estimate and productivity understanding. • Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines and is a district champion in these matters. • Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures. • Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity. • Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods: Hard bid/lump sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices and construction management/cost reimbursable. • Ability to lead successful teams. • Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask. • Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage. Company: PCL Buildings Inc. Primary Location: Phoenix, Arizona Job Title: Senior Estimator - Phoenix Buildings Requisition ID: 13283