Estimator – Cincinnati

Division:
Mid-North
Project Location(s):
Cincinnati, OH 45201 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:
Regular
Job Classification:
Experienced
Education:
Job Family:
Construction
Compensation:
Salaried Exempt
If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120 year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the worlds 100 tallest buildings.
Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and lets do great things together!
Position Description: Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications. Communicate bids and scopes of work.
Reports to: Lead Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction Manager
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: In the areas assigned:
Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).
Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure and distribution to stakeholders.
Serve as liaison with Trade partners, Design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client; and as point of contact for managing assigned trade partners and distributing information.
Support constructability reviews through communication with project team, designers, and trade partner market.
Develop value analysis study including defining more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope.
Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.
Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.
Obtain and evaluate trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review.
Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize trade partner scope and make recommendations to Project Lead for bid awards.
Supervise Assistant Estimators and Estimating Interns as assigned.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
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Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and minimum of 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices knowledge
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 qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents
Conceptual ability, able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of owner/architect requirements
Project management of competing demands, and meet established deadlines
Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments – Procurement, Operations
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