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Lot Squared Development · 3 months ago

Lead Estimator and Estimating Team Manager (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Lot Squared Development is a design-build company that develops high-profile luxury homes and boutique condominiums in Washington, DC. They are seeking a Lead Estimator and Estimating Team Manager to lead the estimating team, perform estimating work, and ensure the quality of outputs while providing cost estimates for business decisions.

ConstructionHome RenovationProperty DevelopmentReal Estate

Responsibilities

Lead the Estimating Team

Plan and assign work among the estimating team

Coach and mentor estimators

Check and perform quality control on output from estimating team

Be accountable for all output from the estimating team

Lead and implement estimating team initiatives

Perform Estimating Work

Analyze and estimate project construction costs to help leadership perform due diligence and solve business problems

Perform material takeoffs and cost estimates

Draft scopes of work and payment schedules for bid packages, purchase orders, and subcontracts

Compile project budgets; update budgets with actual spend; perform budget variance analysis, KPI analyses, and project forecasting; report findings to project team

Conduct value engineering exercises on projects as required to reduce cost or cut waste

Perform research on historical pricing and unit pricing; assist company in maintaining the unit cost database as necessary

Keep up with news and trends pertaining to US residential construction

Communicate via phone calls, Zoom, and email with vendors and suppliers as required

Perform administrative duties relevant to the position as required

Qualification

Construction estimating softwareConstruction procurement practicesConstruction practices knowledgeMS ExcelLeadership experienceEnglish verbal skillsEnglish written skills

Required

Strong English verbal and written skills

At least 3 years as a construction estimator or a construction cost analyst

At least 1 year experience in a professional management or supervisory role

Experience with construction estimating software required

Strong working knowledge of construction procurement practices, especially procurement for residential, multifamily, or renovations

Strong working knowledge of construction practices; experience with projects in multiple markets a plus; knowledge of US residential practices preferred

Strong working knowledge of MS Excel