Swinerton

Senior Estimator

Swinerton$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or equivalent experience
  • 8-10 years of field construction experience with supervisory skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Effective interpersonal communication abilities
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong sense of urgency
  • Proficient in drafting and computer skills
  • Knowledge of contract law and project accounting

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise preconstruction team activities
  • Prepare and analyze cost models throughout the project lifecycle
  • Develop and ensure a preliminary construction schedule for each estimate
  • Produce progress estimates and evaluate material and system costs
  • Lead preconstruction strategy meetings
  • Assess and evaluate potential risk factors with senior management
  • Manage variance reports to identify changes in estimates
  • Create detailed schedules for design and purchasing activities
  • Provide clear scopes of work to bidders and pre-qualify them
  • Review documents for constructability and value analysis
  • Participate in proposals and client presentations
  • Provide cost analysis for active preconstruction projects
  • Lead transition meetings between project teams and preconstruction teams
  • Establish and maintain client relationships

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Access to educational assistance and financial wellness coaching
  • Memberships for fitness, delivery services, and child care
  • Voluntary benefits including additional insurance options and identity theft protection
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary:
Management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project and providing technical leadership.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members and support staff
  • Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period
  • Assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate
  • Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships
  • Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project
  • Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate
  • Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management
  • Responsible for variance reports allows for clear identification of changes to the estimate
  • Create realistic and detailed schedules for all design, approval, estimating and purchasing activities
  • Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and Pre-Qualify bidders
  • Act as document reviewer and advisor for constructability and value analysis
  • Assure estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project
  • Participate in preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
  • Provide monthly cost analysis for all active preconstruction assignments and manage the preconstruction department budgets
  • Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project operations team and the preconstruction team
  • Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients
  • Meet client's needs prior to contract execution
  • Provide advice, liaison, planning, etc. to current and future clients
  • Assist in the preparation of studies, materials, methods, recommendations and cost estimates as required
  • Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned, negotiated projects and/or hard bid jobs
  • Know and use cost control system
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned


Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
  • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
  • Field construction experience (8-10 years, including supervisory skills)
  • Leadership ability
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
  • Drafting and computer skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
  • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development)


SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.

About Swinerton

Swinerton is a commercial construction company that provides a wide range of services, including preconstruction, general contracting, and design-build. They work with clients across various industries, including healthcare, education, and hospitality. They are committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. They have a strong focus on sustainability and have completed numerous LEED-certified projects. They are also committed to safety and have received numerous safety awards. They have a strong reputation in the industry and have been in business for over 130 years.
Learn more about Swinerton
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1888

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