SPO Estimator - Concrete (San Diego)

Turner Construction Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks a Senior Estimator to develop Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concrete estimates, perform quantity take-offs, and lead bid preparation for complex projects in California. You will coordinate with Preconstruction, manage vendor relations, and ensure accurate labor rates and markups.

The role requires experience with concrete structures, strong reading of contract documents, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software (InEight).

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related experience performing detailed estimates for concrete scopes.
• Experience with performing detailed estimates for concrete structures.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiar with estimating software (InEight).
• Limited travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concrete estimates including quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies.
• Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project constraints.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to solicit competitive pricing.
• Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for Lump Sum, GMP, and Cost Plus contracts.
• Identify and communicate design issues and project risks impacting SPO concrete with Preconstruction team.
• Analyze SPO concrete project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor loaded schedules.
• Collaborate with the SPO Manager to include markups, labor rates, and required information in estimates.
• Lead document management for SPO concrete projects, including drawings and specs handling.
• Attend constructability review meetings and support communication with project team and designers.
• Develop SPO concrete value analysis studies with cost-efficient alternatives.
• Understand factors for comprehensive Trade package scope including documents, site logistics, schedule, and means/methods.
• Prepare concrete scope requisitions and coordinate with teams to identify scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare comparison analyses to previous estimates for assigned scope.
• For subcontracted SPO concrete work, evaluate Trade proposals and document in Bid Recording Sheet.
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize sub-tier scopes for procurement bids.
• Prepare and manage project kick-off and hand-off to operations teams.
• May superviseEstimating team members, participate in recruiting, onboard new staff, and contribute to performance appraisals.

Skills

Concrete estimating

Project management

Contract documents interpretation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

InEight

Job description

Position Description

Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concrete estimates for project based on construction drawings and specifications; and communicate bids and scopes of work.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) concrete estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
• Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project specific constraints.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to solicit competitive pricing.
• Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).
• Identify and communicate design issues and project risks impacting SPO concrete and propose solutions in collaboration with the Preconstruction team.
• Analyze SPO concrete project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor loaded schedules based on estimated days.
• Collaborate with the SPO Manager to include appropriate markups, labor rates, and other required information in assigned estimates based on project approach, backlog, and level of risk.
• Lead document management for SPO concrete projects, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing proper file structure, and distributing to stakeholders.
• Attend constructability review meetings, document potential issues with Trades, and support communication with the project team and designers.
• Develop SPO concrete value analysis study that includes cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope.
• Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive Trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means, and methods.
• Prepare concrete scope requisitions for assigned Trades and coordinate with the project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.
• For subcontracted SPO concrete work, obtain and evaluate Trade proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review.
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize sub tier scopes and recommend to Procurement for bid awards.
• Prepare and manage project kick-off meeting and hand off to project operations teams.
• May supervise Estimating team members, participate in recruiting activities, onboard new staff, and contribute to performance appraisals.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $90,000.00 - 123,000.00 annualized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience performing detailed estimates for concrete scopes of work.
• Experience with performing detailed estimates for concrete structures.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents.
• Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of requirements.
• Proficient skills in project management, able to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with construction operating procedures and methods of other departments (e.g., Procurement, Operations).
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to present information to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with estimating software (e.g., InEight).
• Limited travel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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