Senior Estimator - Northwest Indiana

Company: Michael Page
Location: Hammond
Posted on: January 5, 2021

Job Description:

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Summary Rare opportunity to join one of the Midwest's most reputable specialty contractors. Apply to this posting if you are interested in working for a company with strong business ethics where you have the opportunity to advance your career and stay supported for the long haul. Client Details My client has an incredibly family-friendly office environment and they look for people to come on board that can fit in well with their team. They are an employee-focused company with an incredible benefits package including profit sharing and a strong company-funded healthcare plan. Our client specializes in a niche space that focuses on large commercial projects within healthcare, light industrial, and manufacturing construction. They have a reputation of producing high quality work, meeting project deadlines, respecting project budgets, and being easy to work with. Our client is passionate about earning business the right way through cultivating lasting relationships with their developers. Description This Senior Estimator will: Vendor database maintenance Vendor prequalifications Document control - ensure that the Design Team meets deadlines for all project phases and that the design is aligned with the project budget. Bid management (preparation of bidders list, bid solicitations, document control, bid coverage expedition and tracking) Quantity surveys for all trades Quantity surveys and estimates for self-performed trades Cost analysis including reviews of Budgets/Estimates, etc. prepared by others. Cost studies Cost history tracking Value engineering Coordinate with preconstruction team all RFI's. Ensure that all field RFI's have been properly entered in the PM software. Review the RFI log to ensure that all open items are resolved on a timely basis. Assist the Preconstruction Manager with managing projects on a daily basis including (but not limited to): Assist the Preconstruction Manager in competitively procuring vendor proposals. Perform a detailed review of the bids received comparing the scope of work for each bidder and the bidding documents, complete bid tabs and make recommendations of award. Estimate Import Cost Codes Reports Assist the Preconstruction Manager in preparing estimates, proposals, RFP responses and etc., for all project delivery methods. Assist Preconstruction Manager in the completion of project cost history Assist the Preconstruction Manager in developing and maintaining: Cost database Labor production Materials Equipment Vendor database Attend all required company meetings Represent the company in a professional manner Comply with all company policies Profile The ideal candidate will can attribute the following to his/her resume: Bachelors Degree in construction-related field from an accredited institution of higher learning Willing to accept responsibility to acquire successful drug, alcohol, MVR and background checks. Willing to accept responsibility to acquire specialized training. Minimum 10 years experience with all Project Delivery Methods Ability to communicate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers Ability to learn the working knowledge of construction legal issues including contracts, labor standards, safety standards and other related topics Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time Ability to meet deadlines Ability to work in stressful situations Excellent math, verbal, written, communication and computer skills Ability to attend project walkthrough meetings and effectively communicate existing conditions and scope issues Ability to meet with Clients to present project cost, schedule, etc. information Ability to interact with Senior Management Must be able to communicate and support company policies and initiatives Job Offer Offering a competitive salary, up to $120,000 based on experience. Their package includes full benefits: nearly entirely paid for healthcare, car, bonus, profit sharing, 401K match. Additionally, the opportunity to work on a skilled team of driven & like-minded individuals. A clear and structured career development plan will be presented to the successful candidate. Regular performance reviews and salary reviews are conducted on a quarterly basis.

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