Estimator - Construction

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in engineering and design seeks a Cost Estimator for their team in Philadelphia. The role involves detailed material takeoffs, pricing research, and collaboration with project managers to deliver accurate estimates for various construction projects. Ideal candidates will have several years of estimating experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a solid understanding of the construction industry.

Benefits

Employer provided healthcare plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Learning & Career Development opportunities

401K program with company match

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of construction estimating experience.
• Experience within commercial construction industry preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed takeoffs of materials and trades for estimates.
• Provides conceptual, preliminary, schematic, and design development estimates.
• Meets with project managers and clients to acquire necessary information.

Skills

Understanding of architecture and construction

Commercial construction estimating experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Overview

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for a Cost Estimator to join our Client Programs Market on our Cost Management Team in any of our offices within the US! This may include Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Seattle, WA; Albany, NY; and Phoenix, AZ! A complete listing of our offices can be found at Colliers Engineering & Design Offices.

You will be working in our Client Programs (CP) Market, where you will have the unique opportunity to work on global and national building programs with a focus on project and client leadership through all phases of design and delivery.

As our Estimator, you will support the senior staff in all project related tasks such as comparisons, material and labor investigations, and other pricing needs and requirements. You will be working in our Client Programs (CP) Market, where you will have the unique opportunity to work on global and national building programs with a focus on project and client leadership through all phases of design and delivery. Every day you will prepare labor, material, and equipment pricing research to apply to estimates, provide impromptu spreadsheets and cost comparisons at the client's request, and assist with value engineering suggestions to team during estimation process. To thrive you must have commercial construction estimating experience and understanding of architecture and construction.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed takeoffs of materials and trades for all CSI divisions as required to complete estimates and to support senior staff.
• Prepares labor, material, and equipment pricing research and applies to estimates.
• Provides conceptual, preliminary, schematic, and design development estimates for new construction, remodels, small infrastructure type projects. Expected to provide detailed breakdowns for all major CSI divisions.
• Prepare detailed narratives for estimates to convey scope of work to client.
• Review estimates with Senior staff for comments and QA.
• Supports the team in all project-related tasks such as comparisons, material and labor investigations, and other pricing needs and requirements.
• Provides impromptu spreadsheets and cost comparisons at the client's request
• Updates Cost Management's historical database
• Performs bid review
• Perform change order review
• Meet with project managers, consultants, and clients as required to acquire necessary information for estimates, bids, and budgets. This would include drawings, specifications, reports, clarification of scope etc.
• Provide value engineering suggestions to team during the estimation process.
• Visits building sites for clients as required.
• Attends client team management and project kickoff meetings as required
• Attends all Cost Management team meetings or functions as required
• Produces accurate and consistent work
• Adheres to assigned schedule
• Monitors time spent on all projects to ensure profitability and efficiency

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of construction estimating experience
• Experience within commercial construction industry preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field
• Demonstrates an understanding of architecture and construction
• Exhibits MG2 Practice Values of Integrated Approach, Design Excellence, Social Responsibility, Leadership, and Results.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $60,100-$92,300 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, we value our employees with great benefits and worthwhile programs. We are proud of the many initiatives at MG2 such as our focus on Sustainability, our passion for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and our fifty-year anniversary celebration. We promote MG2 culture firmwide and within each of our offices through monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end of year Holiday Party to celebrate our accomplishments. People make the place at MG2 - Join our growing firm today!

• MG2 offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:
• Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off, 9 paid Holidays, and an additional Floating Holiday
• Employer sponsored Family Planning Program and employer Paid Parental Leave
• Learning & Career Development opportunities
• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in a 401K program including eligible company match percentage, after waiting period