Lead Estimator

Banneker Ventures; Silver Spring (MD); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Banneker Ventures in Silver Spring, MD seeks a Preconstruction Lead who blends estimating expertise with project coordination. This hybrid role supports Preconstruction Managers, takes ownership of key preconstruction tasks, and serves as a go-to resource for junior estimators to streamline information flow on projects.

This role emphasizes take-offs, bid coordination, subcontractor communications, and knowledge of estimating software.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in CM, Civil Eng, or related field preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of experience as Senior Estimator.
• 6 to 9 years total experience in Preconstruction or Estimating.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with bid coordination and invitations.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Review subcontractor bids for completeness and scope.
• Maintain and update subcontractor/vendor database.
• Assist in creating and formatting proposal documents.
• Support estimators with questions and best practices.
• Organize drawings and specs for bidding.
• Communicate with subcontractors to clarify project details.
• Learn and train on estimating software.

Conhecimentos

Bid coordination

Technical estimating

Bid evaluation

Database management

Proposal creation

Team support

Project organization

Subcontractor communication

Software proficiency

Process documentation

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Related field (preferred)

Ferramentas

Estimating software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Full Time Silver Spring, MD, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

About Banneker

Banneker Ventures is a vertically integrated real estate development and construction management firm with nearly 20 years of experience delivering more than $1 billion of transformative mixed-use, multifamily, and civic projects across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. Guided by our commitment Building a Better World, we partner with public agencies, private developers, and community stakeholders to deliver world-class projects with lasting impact.

Overview and Purpose

The Preconstruction Lead is a hybrid role that blends estimating expertise with project coordination. This individual supports the Preconstruction Managers and Senior Preconstruction Managers by taking ownership of key aspects of the preconstruction process. The Lead is a go-to person for junior estimators and helps streamline the flow of information on projects. This role is a vital support function, ensuring the smooth execution of preconstruction tasks and contributing to the overall efficiency of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Coordination Support:Assist Preconstruction Managers with all aspects of bid coordination, including sending out bid invitations, tracking subcontractor responses, and managing bid documents.
• Technical Estimating:Conduct detailed quantity take-offs and develop accurate estimates for specific trades or project components under the guidance of senior staff.
• Bid Evaluation:Perform initial reviews of subcontractor bids for completeness, scope compliance, and alignment with project requirements.
• Database Management: Help maintain and update the department's subcontractor and vendor database, ensuring all contact information and qualifications are current.
• Proposal Creation:Assist in the creation and formatting of proposal documents and presentations, ensuring they adhere to company standards.
• Team Support:Serve as a day-to-day resource for Estimators, answering questions and providing guidance on best practices and software usage.
• Project Organization:Support the overall bidding schedule by ensuring all necessary information, including drawings and specifications, is organized and accessible.
• Subcontractor Communication:Serve as a primary point of contact for routine communications with subcontractors, clarifying project details and managing responses.
• Software and Tool Proficiency:Become a subject matter expert in the department's estimating software and related tools, providing support and training to other team members.
• Process Documentation:Assist in the creation and maintenance of process documentation and training materials for the department.

KPIs

• Take-off Accuracy: Percentage of take-offs that match final quantities.
• Bid Package Assembly Time: Average time to prepare a complete bid package for a project.
• Support Rating: Positive feedback from Preconstruction Managers on the quality and timeliness of support.
• Database Health: The accuracy and completeness of the subcontractor/vendor database.
• Process Improvement Suggestions:Number of new ideas or process improvements suggested and implemented to improve efficiency.
• Technical Skill Development: Demonstrated improvement in estimating skills as documented in performance reviews.
• Bid Submittal Quality: Internal rating of supporting documents prepared for bids.
• Information Flow Efficiency:Time saved through improvements in data organization and accessibility.
• Bid Response Rate: The percentage of bids where a full scope of work is received from subcontractors.
• Internal Documentation Completeness: Timeliness and accuracy of populating internal project logs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or in a related field preferred
• 2 to 4 years of experience as Senior Estimator
• 6 to 9 years total experience in Preconstruction or Estimating