SPO Estimator - Concrete (Seattle)

Turner construction • $90K — $123K *

Portland, OR 97229In-Person

Real Estate & Construction

Less than 5 years of experience

More than 3 months ago

Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Minimum of three years in concrete estimation
Experience with detailed concrete structure estimates
Knowledge of construction materials and market conditions
Ability to interpret contract documents and project schedules
Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software (e.g., InEight)

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed concrete estimates based on project specs
Generate labor productivity rates from historical data
Develop vendor relationships for competitive pricing
Analyze project schedules for risk and prepare labor schedules
Communicate design issues and propose solutions with the team
Lead document management for concrete projects
Prepare bids and proposals for various contract types

Benefits

Opportunity for leadership and mentoring new team members
Engagement in diverse types of estimation projects
Involvement in collaborative problem-solving with cross-functional teams
Scope for professional development in estimation and construction management
Limited travel requirements

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Full Job Description

Division:
Seattle Main

Project Location(s):
Seattle, WA 98101 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Experienced

Education:

Job Family:
Construction

Compensation:
Salaried Exempt

PositionDescription:

Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concrete estimates for projectbased on construction drawings and specifications; and communicate bids andscopes of work.

EssentialDuties & Key Responsibilities:

Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concreteestimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, andstudies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data &project specific constraints.
Develop and maintain vendor relationships in order to solicit competitivepricing.
Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g.,Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).
Identify and communicate design issues and project risks impacting SPOconcrete. Generate and propose solutions working in collaboration withPreconstruction team to resolve.
Analyze SPO concrete project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare laborloaded schedules based on estimated days.
Collaborate with SPO Manager to include appropriate markups, labor rates, andother necessary information in assigned estimates based on the projectapproach, backlog, and level of risk.
Lead document management for SPO concrete projects, including receivingdrawings and specifications, providing proper file structure, and distributionto stakeholders.
Attend constructability review meetings, document potential issues withTrades, and support communication with project team and designers.
Develop SPO concrete value analysis study including cost-efficientalternatives to proposed scope.
Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive Trade packagescope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination,means, and methods.
Prepare concrete scope requisitions for assigned Trades and coordinate withproject team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.
For any subcontracted SPO concrete work, obtain and evaluate Trade proposalsrelative to their scope of work, document and organize information into BidRecording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review.
Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize sub tier scopes and makerecommendations to Procurement for bid awards.
Prepare and manage project kick-off meeting and hand off to project operationsteams.
May supervise Estimating team members, participate in recruiting activities,onboard new staff, and contribute to performance appraisals.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $90,000.00- 123,000.00 annualized.

Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years of related experience performing detailed estimates forconcrete scopes of work
- Experience with performing detailed estimates for concrete structures
- Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions,Trade practices
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings,specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
- Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitativeand quantitative analysis of documents
- Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly developunderstanding of requirements
- Proficient skills in project management, able to prioritize competing demandsand meet deadlines
- Familiar with construction operating procedures and methods of otherdepartments (e.g., Procurement, Operations)
- Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to presentinformation to non-technical audiences
- Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, andfamiliar with estimating software (e.g., InEight)
- Limited travel
PhysicalDemands:

Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feelobjects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employeefrequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheralvision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee isoccasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels bothshort and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee mustregularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move upto 25 pounds.

WorkEnvironment:
Thework environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions. The employee performs work on-site atconstruction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an officesetting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in anoffice setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee mayoccasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed tomoving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outsideweather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the workenvironment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work incompliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer -minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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About Turner construction

Turner Construction Company is a construction company that specializes in building commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings. The company is a subsidiary of the German construction company Hochtief. Turner Construction has completed many notable projects, including the United Nations Secretariat Building, Madison Square Garden, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York City.

Learn more about Turner construction

Size

10,000 employees

Industry

Real Estate & Construction

* Ladders Estimates

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