Senior Estimator II
Company: MG2
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
MG2 is seeking a talented Senior Estimator II to join our
Seattle -office in our Client Programs Market on our Cost
Management Team!At MG2, we value our employees with great benefits
and worthwhile programs. We are proud of the many initiatives at
MG2 such as our focus on , our passion for and our . We promote MG2
culture firmwide and within each of our offices through bi-weekly
all-office meals, monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events,
and an end of year Holiday Party to celebrate our accomplishments.
People make the place at MG2 - Join our growing firm today! Role
IntroductionAs our Senior Estimator II, you will serve as a primary
point of contact for our clients to coordinate and communicate on
multiple projects. You will be working in our , where you will have
the unique opportunity to work on global and national building
programs with a focus on project and client leadership through all
phases of design and delivery. Every day you will assess
comprehensive scope of work for each project, supervise estimator
to "package" the final estimates, and assist other team members
with questions pertaining to ways, means, methods, or costs. To
thrive you must have a minimum of 10years of commercial
construction estimating experience and excellent communication
skills.What your day will look like:
- Serves as primary contact person for the client.
- Communicates and coordinates multiple projects with the client,
architect PM, engineers, and contractors
- Performs detailed takeoffs of materials and trades for all CSI
divisions as required to complete estimates and to support senior
staff.
- Prepares labor, material, and equipment pricing research and
applies to estimates.
- Provides conceptual, preliminary, schematic, and design
development estimates for new construction, remodels, small
infrastructure type projects. - Expected to provide detailed
breakdowns for all major CSI divisions.
- Prepare detailed narratives for estimates to convey scope of
work to client.
- Remain up to date on trends in the industry regarding
estimating methods, technology, methods of construction and
materials, wages, and cost escalation.
- Assists other team members with questions pertaining to ways,
means, methods, or costs
- Assesses comprehensive scope of work for each project
- Evaluates and manages site investigations for each project
- Supervises estimator to "package" the final estimates
- Provide QA of estimates prior to deliver to clients.
- Provides impromptu spreadsheets and cost comparisons at the
client's request
- Updates Cost Management's historical database
- Performs bid review
- Perform change order review
- Meet with project managers, consultants, and clients as
required to acquire necessary information for estimates, bids, and
budgets. - This would include drawings, specifications, reports,
clarification of scope etc.
- Clarifies any discrepancies; obtains missing information from
architects, engineers, clients
- Provide value engineering suggestions to team during the
estimation process.
- Visits building sites for clients as required.
- Attends client team management and project kickoff meetings as
required
- Attends all Cost Management team meetings or functions as
required
- Produces accurate and consistent work
- Adheres to assigned schedule
- Monitors time spent on all projects to ensure profitability and
efficiency
- Meets with client to review estimates and proposals and makes
recommendations for value engineering solutions.
- Meets with client to review bids and makes appropriate
recommendations for cost savings and contractor bid evaluation
- Exhibits professional development and growth
- Demonstrates an understanding of architecture, construction,
and related sub-trades
- Effectively trains junior staff
- Prepares and give presentation to clients, team members, and
internal staff to provide training, market trends, and analysis as
required.We're looking for someone who:
- Minimum 10 years of commercial construction estimating
experience
- Onscreen takeoffs with Bluebeam or equivalent software
- Demonstrates an understanding of architecture and
construction
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related
field
- Exhibits -MG2 Practice Values of Integrated Approach, Design
Excellence, Social Responsibility, Leadership, and Results.MG2
Benefits & SalaryMG2 offers competitive benefits that support our
employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for
company benefits including but not limited to:
Employer provided -employee
healthcare -plan -and reduced cost premium plans, life insurance,
and short and long-term disability coveragePaid Time Off, 9 paid
Holidays, and an additional Floating HolidayEmployer sponsored
Family Planning Program and employer Paid Parental LeaveLearning &
Career Development opportunitiesEmployee Wellness and Employee
Assistance ProgramParticipation in a 401K program including
eligible company match percentage, after waiting period---and many
other additional voluntary benefits!National Salary Range: $112,700
- $160,300If position is eligible for remote status, ranges may be
adjusted. - -About MG2Continually recognized as one of the "Best
100 Companies to Work For" by Business Magazine, MG2 has been
delivering award-winning projects for over 50 years. We partner
with some of the world's most recognizable companies and brands to
bring exceptional design solutions to life through full
architectural, strategic planning, interior design, brand strategy,
and program consulting services. At MG2 our greatest strength lies
in our people, our partnerships, and our commitment to helping them
succeed. We seek world-class talent to deliver integrated, tailored
solutions that advance our clients' enterprise and provide our
staff with outstanding career growth experiences that elevate these
opportunities.MG2 whole-heartedly embraces diversity, actively seek
out Diverse talent that enrichens our work and our culture. Our
differences, unique perspectives, and elevation of every voice and
idea not only makes us stronger but are absolutely essential to
designing and building truly inclusive and equitable experiences
and spaces for everyone.Powered by JazzHR
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