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Shaw Lundquist Associates Construction Estimator in Las Vegas, Nevada
Job Description
This individual will be responsible for effectively and accurately directing and coordinating all activities relating to project budgeting and bid proposals. Responsible for organizing proper scope, bid documents, trade partner scopes, and the development of well detailed proposal/estimate. This position works with the President/Principal West Region for final review and go/no go discussions, as well as the Director of Field Operations and the Direct of Project Management. We believe in working in a team environment and help will come from assigning certain tasks to other people in the company. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work and communicate with the Client and Architect, work with Design Development drawings through Construction drawings and have proven construction estimating experience as well as a complete understanding of contractual requirements, design drawings and project specifications including, but not limited to:
Working and understanding of various stages of drawings and concepts for the project
Ability to convey project scope with means and methods to the client/owner
Creative and thoughtful planning for project logistics
Ability to ensure accurate and comparative Subcontractor pricing and scope
Ensuring that estimates are completed on time and accurately
Obtain all bid documents to submit for review
Attend pre-bid meetings
Interpret drawings, specs, renderings, and addendums to prepare quantity take offs, cost, materials, and labor estimates
Submit requests for information to the architect/client for any discrepancies or missing information in the bid documents
Submit complete and reviewed bids/proposals by deadlines
Maintain accurate, complete and updated project plans, specifications, correspondence and estimating documentation on projects, subcontractors and suppliers
Soliciting and evaluating subcontractor pricing information
Conceptual and DD Budgets & Control Estimates
Cost Analysis, construction means and methods, value engineering and project scheduling
Requirements:
8 years’ experience in construction estimating with 1 year experience in Las Vegas market preferred
Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Administration or equivalent
Preferably experience with projects up to $100M
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
Reponsible time management
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally
Experience with On-Screen Take Off, BIM, Building Connect, Trade Tapp
Willingness to travel if required