Senior Estimator

Company: ERDMAN
Location: Racine
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

The Senior Estimator leads the conceptual and detailed cost modeling process for Healthcare and Senior Living projects and is responsible for the creation of budgets and estimates from Feasibility through Design Development phases to provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price for complete building construction.Key Responsibilities:Conceptual Project Analysis Budgeting: Fields budget requests and collects all information to determine an appropriate model to fit the request based on design input, historical data and regional comparable; provides statements of assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, and alternates while proactively working with the project team to validate assumptions for risk assessment and management.Detailed Construction Cost Estimating: Creates opinion of probable cost through construction document estimates from the respective level of drawings, generates qualifications, and establishes labor rates and market conditions with construction operations team.Analysis: Conducts analysis of past performance on projects and assists the Chief Estimator to develop standards for future estimates based on analysis.Construction Support: Produces construction budgets, change orders, and other construction costing information to assist field team with change order analysis. Assists field team with estimates for change orders.Documentation: Assists the Project Construction Manager by preparing conceptual budgets through construction document estimates. Ensures the flow of project information is maintained and documented until the project is transferred to the respective project manager.Education:Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, or related field preferredCertifications and/or Licenses:ASHE HCC Certification preferredASPE Certification preferredAACE Certification preferredRelevant Experience & Training:A minimum of 5 years of estimating experience on healthcare or senior living projects; design-build experienceexperiencedEstimating software knowledge including Destiny, Modelogix, MC2/Sage or Beck-TechProficient in MS Office, including advanced Excel skillsKnowledge of construction markets, and trends in healthcare or senior living design and constructionAbility to read and interpret construction documentsExcellent documentation and communication skillsWorking Conditions:Work is performed in a variety of environments: remotely from a home office, at Erdman headquarters and other locations, and at client sites.10% national travel required.

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