Job ID: 2024-6027 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Construction Operations Los Angeles
Overview
At Shawmut Design and Construction, we’re proud that the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company as we have been recognized with over 83 Best Place to Work awards. Including Best Workplace by Fortune Magazine, Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials, Great Place to Work’s Best Workplace for Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes.
Here’s a glimpse into what we are offering:
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be an employee owner!
401K with Match - receive company match up to 4% of your eligible pay
Generous Paid Time Off policy - including vacation, summer Fridays, holidays, personal sick and a volunteer day
The Extras: cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services and many more
Responsibilities
We are seeking someone who is passionate about estimating and enjoys all that's required. The successful Sr Estimator is someone with a great attitude and relationship focus, and the ability to work in cohesion with the entire operations team.
Responsibilities include:
Work in partnership with the operations team members to plan the job prior to project initiation including general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics, etc.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process
Complete knowledge of the estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents
Ability to prepare GMP’s and present Budget Development process from Concept, SD, DD to CD.
Must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements.
Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks
Establish the pre-construction budget and manage the associated funds
Ability to prepare comprehensive bid packages and distribute to trades
Coordinate with SDC Self Perform Division for revenue opportunities
Ensures that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project
Structure a fair and comprehensive final sub bid process by incorporating all information from previous budgets, by educating all subs on the Shawmut view of the project, including, but not limited to detailed written scope of work, logistics, etc., so that they are all bidding on the same work
Review & Level quotes and estimates with Project Team and prepare recommendations
Develop meaningful project specific VE Strategies
Present information and proposals effectively to clients based on their needs and preferences, ensuring customer satisfaction
Must have the ability to be deadline focused in order to time manage several activities / projects
Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
Good leadership, strong team communication both written and verbal
Qualifications
7 to 10+ years’ estimating experience
Expertise in Core & Shell & Base Building Estimating
Experience should include large Commercial, Healthcare, and Institutional projects
Experience with Open Shop, Non-Union and Union Pricing having established subcontractor relationships
Experienced in estimating all trades including Civil / Structural & MEP
Experienced in Conceptual Estimating & Budgeting
Self-Starter with the ability to work individually & as part of a team
Vast knowledge of all trades: scope, time frames/field execution, typical missed scope/exposures
Solid conceptual estimating experience
Strong computer skills and knowledge of On Screen Take Off, Timberline (Precision Estimating) experience is a plus
Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $224,000
The range stated is specific to Los Angeles. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Con & Field roles), and internal company equity.
Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.
Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
