Preconstruction Estimator, Life Science

Barry-Wehmiller; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Group seeks a Preconstruction Estimator with 5+ years in Life Science/Pharmaceutical estimating to guide cost planning from concept through buyout. You will work with industry experts to deliver accurate, competitive estimates and support strategic decisions.

You will collaborate with design teams, utilize estimating software and takeoff tools, and travel as needed for project visits and client meetings. This role offers growth within a leading engineering group.

Qualifications

• 5+ years construction cost estimating experience focused on Life Science/Pharmaceutical estimating from conceptual stage through buyout.
• Demonstrated knowledge of estimating practices and procedures utilizing estimating software.
• Prior experience utilizing on-screen takeoff or bluebeam and estimating databases.
• Strong understanding of CSI Estimating Format.
• Prior experience in gathering and utilizing historical cost information as well as a network of trusted subcontractors.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and gather subcontractor input for optimizing project performance.
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions.
• Experience working on large commercial/industrial projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations).
• Read and understand construction, installation, and I&C documents: details and drawings.
• Self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project).
• BS degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

• Create and submit well organized, high quality written estimates that account for project risks.
• Prepare construction and installation estimates from feasibility studies, conceptual designs, preliminary designs, or detailed designs.
• Review all project plans, specifications, take-offs, I&C, and documents to gain a full understanding of intended use of the estimate.
• Collaborate with the design team and offer cost effective alternates.
• Prepare cost estimates for small- and large-scale jobs.
• Manage project from estimating/bidding, detailing, product purchasing, delivery, scheduling, installation, and construction administration.
• Calculate the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overhead and profit, and presenting a final price.
• Develop accurate labor and material costs with accurate quantity take-offs.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the design team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants, OEMs, and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trade contractors and end-users in targeted regions.
• Coordinate with Design Group construction teams as required to maintain current cost data.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.
• This role will require occasional travel for project visits or meetings.

Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Preconstruction Estimator - Life Science

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, bepartof a committed team ofover1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed intoa rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-classprofessional consultantandsurrounded byleaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as anMEPEstimator, Construction, you are joining a team that will challenge you andposition you for growth. In this role, you will work witha team ofindustry experts to helpthe world’s leading companiessolve their most difficult problems. You willjoin ourConstructionPracticeandpartner with seasoned leaders, technicalspecialists, and subject matter expertsto deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work individually and in teams tosupport capital projectsand implement solutionsfor ourclients.Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Create andsubmitwell organized, high quality written estimates that account for project risks

• Prepare construction and installation estimates from feasibility studies, conceptual designs, preliminary designs, or detailed designs

• Review all project plans, specifications, take-offs, I&C,and documents to gain a full understanding of intended use of the estimate

• Collaborate with the design team and offer cost effective alternates

• Prepare cost estimates for small- and large-scale jobs

• Manage project from estimating/bidding, detailing, product purchasing, delivery, scheduling,installation,and construction administration

• Calculate the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overhead and profit, and presentinga final price

• Developaccuratelabor and material costs withaccuratequantity take-offs

• Maintain strong working relationships with the design team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants,OEMs,and suppliers

• Develop andmaintainrelationships withtradecontractors and end-usersin targeted regions

• Coordinate with Design Group construction teams asrequiredtomaintaincurrent cost data

• Makean impact day-to-day with your skills andexpertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

• This rolewill require occasional travel for project visits or meetings.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years construction cost estimating experiencefocused onLife Science/Pharmaceuticalestimatingfrom conceptual stage through buyout

• Demonstrated knowledge of estimating practices and proceduresutilizingestimating software

• Prior experienceutilizingon-screen takeoff orbluebeamand estimating databases

• Strong understanding of CSI Estimating Format

• Prior experience in gathering andutilizinghistorical cost information as well asa network of trusted subcontractors

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules

• Demonstrated ability to plan,organizeand manage multiple projects

• Demonstrated ability to work in teams andgather subcontractor input foroptimizingproject performance

• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions

• Experienceworking on large commercial/industrialprojects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations)

• Read and understand construction,installation,and I&C documents: details and drawings

• Self-motivatedindividualwith good written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project)

• BS degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Ourmodel and entrepreneurial mindsetoffer a rewarding, challenging, andhighlyflexible path. AsanMEPEstimator, Construction, youwill build a meaningful and fulfilling careerwith the support of professional developmentresourcesand mentorshipsincludingourFirst Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Pathresourcesand tools.You willbe surrounded by exceptional talentwho will supportyour development as both a world-classprofessionalandahighly effective leader.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Design Group