Senior Estimator
Company: Mg2
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
MG2 is seeking a talented Senior Estimator to join our
Minneapolis office in our Client Programs Market!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, 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 prepare conceptual, schematic, and
design development estimates, performs quantity surveys, perform
bid reviews, and complete construction trend research. To thrive
you must have commercial construction estimating experience and
excellent communication skills.What your day will look like:
- Serves as primary contact person for the client when
required
- 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 staffWe're looking for someone who:
- Minimum 7 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
- ExhibitsMG2 Practice Values of Integrated Approach, Design
Excellence, Social Responsibility, Leadership, and Results.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.
Keywords: Mg2, Minneapolis , Senior Estimator, Professions , Minneapolis, Minnesota
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