TURNER CONSTRUCTION Here is an new employer with great jobs in various careers. Candidates can continue to search for jobs and upload their resumes on the Careers page of our website at: turnerconstruction/careers Job Title: Senior Estimating Engineer - Preconstruction (Hybrid Estimating/Purchasing Role) Position Description: Takes the lead for estimating AND purchasing activities on projects assigned. Coordinates and participates in the preparation of all estimates AND accomplishes the procurement and delivery of specified products and/or services from qualified subcontractors or vendors at the most favorable prices and terms. Manages and is responsible for all estimating AND purchasing functions that may be required during preconstruction including target value delivery. Reports to: Chief Estimator, Purchasing Manager or Director of Preconstruction Essential Duties & Responsibilities*: Lead responsibility on multiple projects and/or large complex projects for: • Development of the Guaranteed Maximum Price, Integrated Project Delivery budget, Preconstruction estimates or Lump Sum bids as required by the project documents. • Prepare quantity surveys, analysis, estimates, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope. • Review drawings, specifications and all other construction documents for any deficiencies, construction issues, and technical questions, and refer any findings to the Project Engineer who will bring them to the attention of the Architect / Engineer for resolution. Make senior management aware of design-related problems, completeness of documents and other potential risks. • Work in conjunction with Operations to ensure that detailed General Conditions/Requirements estimates are prepared, and review with others as needed. • Manage the Target Value process during preconstruction for assigned projects. • Manage the Estimating Engineers, Assistant Estimating Engineers and subordinate Procurement personnel, including training, completing performance evaluations, and collaborating with the Chief Estimator and Purchasing Manager on career advancement opportunities. • Ensure strict adherence to safety, QA/QC, ethics and compliance requirements at all times. • Manage the allocation of work hours for staff assigned to projects to ensure it is within budgetary guidelines. • Develop and enhance owner, architect, subcontractor and vendor relations. • Analyze cost data, unit prices, back-page costs, and information that can contribute to the Master Database for all building systems estimated costs. • Prepare preliminary estimates and studies during preconstruction to monitor design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas. • Ensure assigned tasks are completed and delivered with timeframes allotted. • Derive systems quantities from BIM models and other estimating software in order to provide complete estimate. • Support the Purchasing Manager and operational lead to develop bid strategies, to include developing a cadre of viable small and disadvantaged businesses, giving Turner the best chance to win work successfully. • Mentor and train subordinate level Purchasing personnel in proper policies and procedures, negotiation techniques and skills, risk management and mitigation, bonding and insurance usage and forms, etc. • Review and recommend new or updated subcontractor/vendor Prequalification information, including financial statement analysis and reference verification. • Establish and oversee Purchasing Schedule for assigned projects and attend project meetings as appropriate. • Establish project bidding procedures, preparation, prequalifications and approval of bid lists. • Assist Operations in creating the general and special conditions, safety requirements and scope requisitions for each Project to ensure that the scope, schedule, M/WBE or other hiring requirements, insurance and bonding requirements are clearly defined for the bidders. • Manage the bid process, including all market correspondence. Ensure successful implementation of the labor, insurance and Turner Logistics strategies. • Project specific responsibility to oversee receipt of bids, spreadsheet development / execution, conducting of scope review meetings with competitive bidders (with operations staff in attendance as required) to confirm that bidders have complied with scope requirements, alternates and unit pricing, manpower, schedules and logistics plans, M/WBE requirements, insurance and bonding requirements and any other project specific requirements. • Negotiate scope, price, and subcontract terms with vendors and subcontractors thru Subcontract award. • Issue recommendation for approval of subcontractors/vendors and any awards to such subcontractors/vendors to client and/or project team. • Prepare & Issue subcontracts or oversee process and follow up for timely execution of the subcontract, receipt of insurance certificates and Payment and Performance bonds, and any other project specific items that must be submitted to complete the subcontract process. • In conjunction with Project Team, develop, execute, and monitor Risk Management Plans where / when required. • Resolve issues with regard to any disputes relating to scope of work and change orders. • Oversee current insurance certificates, bonds, and consent of surety for reserve reductions, off-site material payments and final payments. *May perform other duties as necessary or required. Qualifications: • While a Master’s degree is preferred, candidate must have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction or similar. • Required experience: candidate must have preconstruction experience consisting of a minimum two years of experience in estimating AND a minimum of one year in procurement/purchasing; in addition to this preconstruction experience, candidate must have a minimum of five years of experience in project engineering or field supervision. The work experience described must be in the commercial construction field with a large, reputable general contractor. The candidate must have knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices, and must have ability to work conceptually with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements. The candidate should demonstrate an imaginative, innovative and succinct approach to a project, and have familiarity with the operating procedures and methods of all departments within a typical large, reputable General Contractor – safety, cost, operations, accounting, etc. Good leadership attributes, verbal and written skills are required. The candidate must show familiarity of the Microsoft Office suite of programs, and experience with model-based estimating software will be an asset. A working knowledge of Uniformat, MasterFormat, and Bid Package classification of building elements is necessary, along with the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents. The candidate must be able to multitask and meet established deadlines. Physical Demands: Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site 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 these work environments is usually moderate to very loud. Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Posted on: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:35:18 +0000
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