Senior Estimator: Healthcare, Life Science & Data Center

LF Driscoll; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-

Job summary

LF Driscoll is seeking an Estimator to support our office. The Estimator will be responsible for budgeting, bidding, leveling, and awarding a diverse set of projects; continuing to support the project team throughout all phases of construction.

The position will require involvement in several projects simultaneously. The Estimator will utilize Onscreen Takeoff, CMiC, and Excel to calculate, record and track estimates and will manage subcontractor bids to ensure competitive pricing and complete

Qualifications

• BS/BA or relevant construction field is preferred.
• 10+ years of estimating/preconstruction experience in general contracting.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating process on projects totaling $50–$100M per year.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for healthcare, Life Science and/or Data Center projects.
• Use Onscreen takeoff, CMiC and Excel to calculate estimates.
• Maintain pricing data including union wage increases and market adjustments.
• Coordinate subcontractor bids to obtain 3–5 bids per trade.
• Review bids, descope as needed to meet project specs and schedules.
• Identify omissions and ensure complete estimates for clients.
• Oversee subcontractor purchasing and kickoff/closeout meetings.
• Support RFIs, change management, and pricing with the team.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects and engineers.

Education

BS or BA in construction/management/engineering/architecture

Relevant construction experience

Tools

MS Office/Excel

Job description

LF Driscoll is seeking an Estimator to support our office. The Estimator will be responsible for budgeting, bidding, leveling, and awarding a diverse set of projects; continuing to support the project team throughout all phases of construction.

The position will require involvement in several projects simultaneously. The Estimator will utilize Onscreen Takeoff, CMiC, and Excel to calculate, record and track estimates and will manage subcontractor bids to ensure competitive pricing and complete