Data Center Connectivity Estimator — Bids & Scope

Turner Construction Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness program

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced estimator for Critical Facilities-Data Centers. You will prepare detailed estimates from drawings and specs, coordinate bids, and manage document flow across stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in construction estimate work, ability to read contract docs and schedules, and proficiency in estimating software and MS Office. Travel is limited; salary range is substantial with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices knowledge
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents
• Conceptual ability, able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of owner/architect requirements
• Project management of competing demands, and meet established deadlines
• Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments - Procurement, Operations
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with estimating software
• Limited travel

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
• Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).
• Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure and distribution to stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison with Trade partners, Design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client; and as point of contact for managing assigned trade partners and distributing information.
• Support constructability reviews through communication with project team, designers, and trade partner market
• Develop value analysis study including defining more cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope
• Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods
• Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope
• Obtain and evaluate trade partner proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize trade partner scope and make recommendations to Project Lead for bid awards
• Supervise Assistant Estimators and Estimating Interns as assigned
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced estimator for Critical Facilities-Data Centers. You will prepare detailed estimates from drawings and specs, coordinate bids, and manage document flow across stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in construction estimate work, ability to read contract docs and schedules, and proficiency in estimating software and MS Office. Travel is limited; salary range is substantial with comprehensive benefits.