Position:           Sr. Estimator/Purchasing Agent

Sr. Estimator

Required Education:

• B.S./B.A. in construction related discipline or equivalent combination of technical training and construction experience

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction
• History of securing successful design-build, design-bid-build, and CM at Risk projects

Technical Skills:

• Possess a complete understanding of all construction systems, cost estimating and budgeting, and delivery methods
• Working knowledge of material unit costs, system square foot costs, and total building square foot costs
• Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions, and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation
• Must be aggressive in providing innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead times, trade partners, and/or specified products and materials
• Ability to make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes of work
• Ability to prepare detailed estimates and, as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout; and for projects up to $30 million
• Proficient with Estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite programs; and ability to learn new programs quickly; experience with On-Screen Take-off a plus

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the profile of a Bandy Person
• Proven ability to build relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Professionally communicate, both written and verbal, with Owners, Architects/Engineers, and Subcontractors with positive results; for Owners that means being viewed as someone who is a true advocate of the Owner and can be relied upon; for Architects/Engineers that means being viewed as a collaborator who is a positive influence on the team; for Subcontractors that means being viewed as a fair resource and contact in the Subcontractor’s attempt to secure new business
• Ability to effectively lead the preparation and presentation of cost/budget information to the customer/owner
• Proven ability to manage, lead, and develop team members

Organizational Skills:

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task to consistently meet deadlines
• Advanced organizational skills and great attention to detail to prepare accurate estimates
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Other:

• Existing knowledge of market conditions and subcontractors in our market preferred
• Seeking a professional with a positive attitude and have a proven track record of success, stability, and longevity in their work experience

Required Education:

• B.S./B.A. in construction related discipline or equivalent combination of technical training and construction experience

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of commercial construction experience
• Minimum of one year of purchasing experience

Technical Skills:

• Proven experience managing scopes of work with construction subcontractors
• Basic understanding of construction and contract law, and contract terms
• Ability to negotiate the terms of, and monitor the execution and modification of, all subcontracts, from bidding through contract signature
• Full understanding of insurance products, including CCIP, and risk management strategies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to quickly learn software programs

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the profile of a Bandy Person
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with key employees of subcontractors and material supply firms
• Advanced negotiation skills, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational Skills:

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task to consistently meet deadlines
• Advanced organizational skills and great attention to detail to maintain accurate databases of construction costs, labor rates, etc.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Other:

• Existing knowledge of market conditions and subcontractors in our market preferred