Estimator

Beckenhauer Construction, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckenhauer Construction, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction & Estimating professional to lead multi-project estimates, develop detailed cost models, and coordinate early procurement.

You will drive constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk assessment while engaging Owners, Architects, Engineers, and internal teams to ensure accurate budgets and smooth project handoffs. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, meticulous analysis, and problem-solving abilities, with

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts across multiple projects, including conceptual, schematic, DD, and CD estimates; develop detailed quantity takeoffs, budgets, contingencies, general conditions, allowances, and self-perform work estimates.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier bidding, including developing scopes and bid packages, soliciting new subcontractors/vendors, analyzing competitive bids, preparing apples-to-apples bid tabs, identifying scope gaps, and making final bid recommendations.
• Provide constructability, value engineering, and cost analysis by reviewing drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, market conditions, escalation, procurement lead times, and site logistics to identify risks, cost savings, and potential issues.
• Coordinate preconstruction activities with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Government Officials, and internal teams, including site investigations, renovation assessments, permitting, asbestos requirements, fire/life-safety considerations, phasing, scheduling, and early procurement.
• Communicate estimates, recommendations, and project risks to leadership and project teams; conduct constructability reviews and preconstruction meetings, document concerns, and lead comprehensive project handoff meetings to ensure a smooth transition into construction.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Preconstruction & Estimating: Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts across multiple projects, including conceptual, schematic, DD, and CD estimates; develop detailed quantity takeoffs, budgets, contingencies, general conditions, allowances, and self-perform work estimates.
• Bidding & Procurement: Manage subcontractor and supplier bidding, including developing scopes and bid packages, soliciting new subcontractors/vendors, analyzing competitive bids, preparing apples-to-apples bid tabs, identifying scope gaps, and making final bid recommendations.
• Constructability & Value Engineering: Provide constructability, value engineering, and cost analysis by reviewing drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, market conditions, escalation, procurement lead times, and site logistics to identify risks, cost savings, and potential issues.
• Preconstruction Coordination: Coordinate preconstruction activities with Owners, Architects, Engineers, Government Officials, and internal teams, including site investigations, renovation assessments, permitting, asbestos requirements, fire/life-safety considerations, phasing, scheduling, and early procurement.
• Leadership & Project Handoff: Communicate estimates, recommendations, and project risks to leadership and project teams; conduct constructability reviews and preconstruction meetings, document concerns, and lead comprehensive project handoff meetings to ensure a smooth transition into construction.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.