SPO Senior Estimator - Drywall (Southern California)

Division : Bay Area Main

Project Location(s) :

San Diego, CA 92108 USA

Minimum Years Experience :

Travel Involved :

Job Type :

Regular

Job Classification : Experienced

Education : Job Family :

Construction

Compensation : Salaried Exempt

Position Description :

Conduct estimating activities for Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall scopes of work on large or complex drywall and general trades projects, including preparation of estimates, value engineering, budget controls, alternative and comparative studies, constructability reviews and Target Value Design to develop complete, accurate, and well-supported estimates, bids and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities :

• Perform complex estimating activities working in collaboration with Self Perform Operations (SPO) Drywall and Preconstruction managers to throughout preconstruction phase launch process.
• Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
• Develop thorough understanding of drywall estimating strategy for each SPO project and implement throughout preconstruction phase.
• Develop conceptual estimate and schematic level drawings to establish budget for self-performed drywall scopes of work.
• Identify key areas of scope to be developed in subsequent drawing rounds to limit risk to SPO for drywall activities.
• Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project specific constraints.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships in order to solicit competitive pricing.
• Develop thorough understanding of market conditions and impacts to drywall pricing, including material escalation and lead times.
• Identify design issues and project risks impacting SPO for drywall; generate solutions and collaborate with Preconstruction team to resolve.
• Analyze project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor loaded schedules based on estimated days.
• Define markups and labor rates based on project approach, backlog and level of risk.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder.
• Manage distribution of current design documents for Trades budgeting and bidding and account for sufficient Trades input.
• Conduct reviews of design documents for completion; assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimates.
• Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions, identify and capture scope not included in design documents.
• Provide pricing for value engineering, alternates, options, and special studies.
• Utilize Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take-off and visualization to support complete estimate preparation.
• For subcontracted work, prepare Trades bid proposal forms and bid recording sheets, evaluate trade partner input for scope inclusion, and identify scope gaps and overlaps, coordinate with other staff managing trades.
• Review estimate to include complete and accurate pricing within estimate or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), reflect recent pricing data and Trades bids or budgets.
• Contribute to estimate review meetings with internal stakeholders to validate estimate prior to client delivery.
• Lead coordination of operational input during estimating, bidding, and GMP process; confirm estimate incorporates detailed General Conditions / Requirement (GC / GRs) study, site logistics, and Building L.I.F.E. as prepared by project Operations team.
• Develop, lead, or support assembly of estimate, bid or GMP documents required by and submitted to owner, coordinate requirements with contract agreement.
• May supervise SPO drywall estimators, participate in hiring process, onboard new staff, and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Receive, file, and distribute design documents to internal team members.
• Analyze cost data, unit prices, costs, and develop standard information for building systems estimated costs.
• Participate and contribute to Launch Matrix for each milestone estimate.
• Provide input to constructability reviews coordinate with Operations team and provide feedback to Design team and client.
• Generate, coordinate, and manage Budget Control Reports (BCR) between each milestone estimate to manage cost events and value engineering opportunities. Provide variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development.
• Contribute to Target Value Design process as appropriate for assigned projects.
• Prepare for and manage project kick-off meeting and hand offs to project Operations.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 123,000.00 - 144,000.00 USD annualized.

Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and / or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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