Preconstruction Estimator

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions provides construction services, program management, site assessments, and design for retail, restaurant, and government projects world-wide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Walgreens, Starbucks, 7-Eleven, and Chipotle to name a few. We provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction and program management. Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company.

The Preconstruction Estimator is responsible for the overall project estimate of restaurant, retail and governmentprojects while providing leadership, training, and mentoring for their team under the Preconstruction Manager. Works with clients, architects/engineers, subcontractors/ suppliers to plan cost factors for construction projects; analyzes construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by performing the following duties. This is a remote position with travel as needed (10-30%).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating estimating staff personnel to achieve departmental objectives.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Compile, gain approval for, and carry out estimating project approach. Implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier bids and interface with their representatives to receive responsive bids prior to bid letting.
• Scope and tabulate subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work.
• Participate in compiling technical responses and qualifications for RFPs and RFQs.
• Compile and manage RFP/RFQ process.
• Reconcile quantity surveys with consultants and design team
• Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
• Responsible for sound conceptual pricing assumptions with sound documentation for the basis of the estimate
• Ability to substantiate all aspects of final estimates
• Utilize estimating software and conform to established policies and procedures.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested.
• Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment of the cost estimates.
• Assist with prospects/clients contact to obtain bids and confirm pricing.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Maintain relationships with clients and pursue business development opportunities.
• Participate in outside industry organizations.
• Assist in updating estimating software programs.
• Manage preconstruction efforts on assigned projects. Coordinate the efforts of the design team on design-build projects.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Cost Estimating certification strongly preferred or equivalent certification training. (ICEAA's Professional Cost Estimator/ Analyst (PCEA) or AACE's Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) or ASPE's Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or ICEAA's Certified Cost Estimator/ Analyst (CCEA).
• Possess a high attention to detail and utilize a process-oriented approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and an onscreen take-off program such as ProEst, BlueBeam, etc.
• General knowledge and use of other computer- based programs such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Revit, Microsoft CE, Smartsheet, Egnyte, MS Publisher are a plus.
• Full understanding of commercial and retail construction means and methods.
• A history of producing accurate onscreen take-offs, estimates, and proposals.
• Experience auditing the completeness and accuracy of other team member’s take-offs, estimates, and proposals.
• Experience with PorEst is preferred.
• Dynamic personality with strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technical/professional writing.
• Initiative, skill, and personal commitment to manage multiple projects and details concurrently, follow up, and bring tasks and projects to full completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively with local and remote staff from a variety of disciplines or teams.
• Willingness to work in non-standard business hours as needed for proposal response and review timelines and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Ability to manage multiple task orders simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, conflicting deadlines, changing instructions, and strong personalities.
• Experience with federal, state government, DoD RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and related solicitation documents.
• B.S. degree in Civil or Architectural, Construction Management preferred. Minimum of ten (10) years commercial/ retail construction experience with a combination of project management and estimating experience with a minimum of 5 years estimating.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Exemplifies and promotes our values of integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity.
• Embrace key Sevan-wide initiatives, like Safety and Sustainability.
• Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends training programs and assists in the development of interns / co-ops.

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.