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McCownGordon Construction · 1 day ago

Project Estimator

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

McCownGordon Construction is a construction management firm seeking a Project Estimator to assist in managing project estimates and leading smaller projects. The role involves coordinating with project teams, developing budgets, and ensuring effective communication with design teams and trade partners throughout the preconstruction process.

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Hiring Manager

Andrea Corpus

Responsibilities

Manages project estimates and coordinates with project team to manage the preconstruction process in a smooth and efficient manner

Assists or leads communication with design team and compiles questions and discusses with architect and client in written communication to clarify any unknown areas in the project

Participates in owner and project meetings

Develops understanding of planning, permitting, utilities, and sequence of the entire project (preconstruction through warranty) with project scheduling

Assists with development and coordination of preconstruction schedules to coordinate preconstruction tasks

Develops ability to understand, create, and implement PFP plan and overall project strategy

Understands and creates master budget and manages project team

Coordinates with and presents information to internal departments efficiently

Obtains exposure to tracking individual project preconstruction costs

If desired, cross-trains within McCownGordon (field engineer or project engineer)

Assists or leads the estimate development, including quantities and initial pricing as required by the contract or project team and reviews with Lead Estimator

Reviews, understands, and communicates risks, scopes, design gaps of project documents (specifications, plans, and front-end documents)

Develops scopes of work to convey to the design team and client what has been included in the proposal

Works with Lead Estimator to define un-designed items that need to quantified or priced

Assists in establishing required estimate reports for review of McCownGordon team prior to submittal

Completes clarifications as appropriate for each budget update or bid

Prepares estimates, including reviewing what is required to build a complete project

Identifies risk items associated with project and discusses them with the project team and identifies ways to mitigate the risk

Gains knowledge to review the quantity survey performed by others

Checks and reviews accuracy of quantities

Assists with development of cost strategy

Masters knowledge of waste factors and understands labor productivity based on project conditions

Sets up bid tab sheets for trade partner bid process and analysis

Reviews the complete set of documents for items to be quantified, priced, and included in the proposal. Relays pertinent information to the project team

Leads bid and trade partner selection process

Coordinates with Senior Leadership for development and approval of GMP

Plays an active role in pre-bid meetings

Develops and manages trade partner bid list

Follows up with trade partners prior to bidding to verify phasing requirements and, determine whether they are participating in the bid and to answer questions

Confirms schedule with trade partners and material vendors to ensure materials and manpower is available to meet the client’s and McCownGordon’s schedule

Identifies long lead items and risks

Ensures that materials are available for the project and included in bids by coordinating with trade partners market and suppliers

Leverages trade partner relationships in requesting and obtaining proposals

Attends networking events and continues to develop new and existing contacts with trade partners and design teams

Develops strategic relationships with industry professionals

Develops strong relationships with trade partners through work and professional outings

Qualification

Sage/Timberline EstimatingMS ProjectOn-Screen Take OffConstruction ManagementBudget ManagementProactive ManagementLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

3+ years' experience in Estimating or Preconstruction role

Proficiency in computer applications, including Sage/Timberline Estimating, MS Project, Microsoft Office applications, On-Screen Take Off, and any other company standard software appropriate for the position

Demonstrated ability to take a leadership role on projects

Proven track record of proactive approach to issues/management

Strong fundamental knowledge of establishing and maintaining a budget