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Shawmut Design and Construction

Senior Estimator

providence, RI

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About this opportunity

Shawmut Design and Construction lists this Senior Estimator opportunity in providence, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)– Be an employee-owner!

401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.

Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.

The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

We are seeking someone who is passionate about estimating and enjoys all that's required. The successful Senior Estimator is someone with a great attitude and relationship focus, and the ability to work in cohesion with the entire operations team.Responsibilities include:

Work in partnership with the operations team members to plan the job prior to project initiation including general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics, etc.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process

Complete knowledge of the estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents

Ability to prepare GMP’s and present Budget Development process from Concept, SD, DD to CD.

Must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements.

Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks

Establish the pre-construction budget and manage the associated funds

Ability to prepare comprehensive bid packages and distribute to trades

Coordinate with SDC Self Perform Division for revenue opportunities

Ensures that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project

Structure a fair and comprehensive final sub bid process by incorporating all information from previous budgets, by educating all subs on the Shawmut view of the project, including, but not limited to detailed written scope of work, logistics, etc., so that they are all bidding on the same work

Review & Level quotes and estimates with Project Team and prepare recommendations

Develop meaningful project specific VE Strategies

Present information and proposals effectively to clients based on their needs and preferences, ensuring customer satisfaction

Must have the ability to be deadline focused in order to time manage several activities / projects

Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates

Good leadership, strong team communication both written and verbal

Qualifications

7 to 10+ years’ estimating experience

Expertise Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors Estimating

Experience should include large commercial, hospitality, mid-rise/mix use projects.

Experienced in estimating all trades including Civil / Structural & MEP

Experienced in Conceptual Estimating & Budgeting

Self-Starter with the ability to work individually & as part of a team

Vast knowledge of all trades: scope, time frames/field execution, typical missed scope/exposures

Solid conceptual estimating experience

Strong computer skills and knowledge of On Screen Take Off, Timberline (Precision Estimating) experience is a plus

EEO Information

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Rhode Island Base Salary Range : $170,000 – $210,000 The range stated is specific to New England Placement. The range listed depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.

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Worksite address

providence, RI, 02912, US

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