Senior Pre-Construction Estimator

• A client-focused Estimating and Pre-Construction professional that has the determination to drive business for one of the fastest-growing private construction companies in America.
• A suave and determined negotiator.
• A experienced professional excited about developing and mentoring other professionals in the industry.
• An exacting record keeper, with an eye toward presentation and accessibility of information.
• A problem solver who thrives in high pressure environment with the ability to anticipate scheduling and budgetary conflicts, and initiate solutions.
• A tech-savvy lifelong learner that possesses the ability to navigate and own projects with the utilization of the most up-to-date construction estimating software and processes. You are always eager to learn new software within our industry.

• Industry-leading healthcare; Dental; Vision; Flexible spending account
• 401(k)- fully matched and fully vested
• Competitive salary with an expectation of a fast-track for career progression and promotion
• Generous time-off; Team-building events; Travel incentives; Matching charitable donations and opportunities for volunteerism.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Instigate and drive regular meetings with new and existing clients
• Manage and compile initial budgets/rough order of magnitudes (ROM) for clients
• Maintain on-going client relationships through regular contact
• Attend pre-bid and kick-off site and client meetings.
• Compile hard/competitive bid estimates for clients
• Properly disseminate bid workflow to estimators
• Manage and own FF&E budgets, obtaining quotes and take offs from Purchasing and Design teams
• Execute and manage owner contracts, scope of works, and project schedules
• Meticulously ensure all scope is clarified, included, and properly outlined
• Ensure all take offs are properly performed
• Coordinate with Design Build to solicit designer, architect, and procurement vendors
• Source new sub-contractors and maintain ongoing relationships
• Manage, submit, and follow up on RFI’s and submittals

• Ensure proposals meet target gross margin
• Coordinate & consult with PM to maintain project margin throughout the buyout phase, reporting any variances
• Manage Budget v. Actuals during the buyout phases

• Maintain brand design scheme knowledge, provide insight to the team, and properly implement changes into our client budgeting
• Ensure all scopes are being estimated and outlined to hotel brand standards, always staying informed of changes
• Maintain ADA compliance with architect/consultant throughout estimating and pre-construction

• Ensure cloudshare and subcontractor systems have the most current files, properly organized, and structured to the project folder structure.
• Manage and share project contact lists
• Manage A-Z checklist during pre-construction phases prior to hand-off

• Update pipeline actively and submit to weekly forecasts
• Maintain estimating and pre-con meeting agenda and internal meetings
• Maintain client updates

• 7+ years of Estimating experience in tenant improvement projects
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Proficiency in Bluebeam or equivalent software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel
• Ability to travel up to 25% in the role
• Ability to work remotely

• Located in Phoenix, Chicago, Maryland, Cincinnati, Florida
• Branded hotel estimating experience
• 2+ years of People Management experience
• Experience in traveling construction groups

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