Job Details
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible to ensure that a proper process and deliverable is brought to bear on every project in conjunction with the director of preconstruction.
- Shall be the clearinghouse for all project needs and resource assignments.
- Shall work closely with the Chief Estimator and/or Director of Preconstruction to ensure that all project needs are properly staffed and responded to in quality and timely fashion.
- Prepare detailed conceptual cost estimates and conceptual cost studies from schematic or feasibility level documentation.
- Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific clarifications and comprehensive bid packages.
- Assist in writing and negotiating subcontracts and lump sum bidding projects.
- Lead the preparation and presentation of cost / budget information to the Client and/or Owner.
- Lead and facilitate value engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
- Develop business with new and existing customers.
- Review construction contracts and be able to identify key insurance and damages clauses.
- Lead, manage and motivate project teams during the preconstruction phase of a project.
- Develop high level preconstruction and construction schedules.
- Supervises and participates in the preparation of construction cost estimates.
- Understanding bid results from all projects or the general construction marketplace.
- Review all estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal submission.
- Identify and solicit all key subcontractors / vendors required to assemble a as competitive bid / budget.
- Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- - High school diploma required. Associates/Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture Preferred.
- 5 years construction experience
- of:
- knowledge of safety policies and procedures
- usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation
- knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
- cost estimating / budgeting methods and procedures
- materials, types of building, and construction methods
- labor and material costs in the construction industry.
- knowledge of computers and software as they relate specifically to the construction industry. (Timberline, On-Screen Take-Off, Excel, Word, etc)
- have expert knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
- equipment
- principles and procedures
- to:
- Read and understand Construction Specifications and Plans
- Manage people and workloads
- a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
- labor and equipment costs.
- accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
- and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
- project logistics and project schedule.
- and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
- quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
- certain post-bid buyouts.
About LeChase:
Established in 1944, LeChase prides itself on offering the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm. Today, the company ranks among the nation s top contractors providing general construction and construction management services in a wide range of industries and on projects of all sizes. With a dedicated team of professionals striving to deliver excellence, the firm has earned a reputation for quality, safety and integrity. In addition to serving customers from its operations across the East Coast, LeChase can provide resources to meet the unique needs of clients no matter where they are located.
EEO Statement:
LeChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind during the hiring process, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, protected Veteran status, nationality, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor.
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