Structure Tone - Philadelphia, PA
posted 2 months ago
Structure Tone is seeking a Senior Estimator to support our Philadelphia 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. This role is critical in managing the estimating process on assigned projects totaling $50 - $100M per year, ensuring that all estimates are accurate and comprehensive. The Senior Estimator will prepare quantity take-offs for various levels of budgeting, with a focus on commercial interior, Life Science, and/or pharmaceutical projects. Utilizing tools such as Onscreen takeoff, CMiC, and Excel, the Estimator will calculate, record, and track estimates effectively. Engaging with a centralized cost estimating database is essential to ensure updated pricing is provided, inclusive of union wage increases, inflation, and other market adjustments. The Estimator will compile thorough scopes for subcontractor review during the level bid process and solicit subcontractor bids, ensuring that each project receives 3-5 bids per trade and/or supplier group. The role also involves completing subcontractor bid reviews and descopes, ensuring conformance to project specifications, code requirements, material quality, project schedule, site logistics, insurance, and related items. Identifying omitted items and ensuring a complete estimate is provided to the client is crucial for enabling them to meet their financial objectives. The Estimator will manage the project kickoff and closeout meetings to ensure a smooth transition of information across the estimating, engineering, accounting, and operations teams. Maintaining engagement from the bid phase through project completion for RFIs, change management, ticket pricing, and subcontract execution is also a key responsibility. Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and team members alike is essential. The Estimator will attend client meetings, engage with and resolve issues regarding pricing and/or estimates, and participate in value engineering exercises as needed, obtaining client approval and signoff. Additionally, the Estimator will participate in team collaboration and development, enhancing the potential growth for both individual team members and the entire estimating department.