Nunn Construction is seeking a motivated and detail oriented individual,
looking for a long-term position, who takes pride in their work product and
relationships. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent
communication skills. This person must be detail-oriented, able to balance
multiple tasks and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
Working at Nunn is more than just collecting a paycheck. Nunn has
comprehensive career development plans for all departments, where our
employees' ambition and hard work is recognized and supported with personal
and professional growth opportunities. At Nunn, we also stress the
importance of strong social connections amongst staff in cultivating a healthy
and productive work environment. We host monthly team building activities and
annual service opportunities to build a stronger team and relationships
outside of work. We believe in supporting each other and our community!
This is a full-time position in our Colorado Springs office. An Estimator is
responsible for the development of budgets and estimates, ensuring the
design meets the construction budget while maximizing the scope of work on
smaller, less complex projects with minimal assistance. On larger, more
complex projects, the Estimator will receive oversight and guidance from a
Senior Estimator.
Their main role in creating an organized budget sets the stage for the design
and field team to complete a successful project that meets the Owner's needs
and expectations. They are responsible for working with the design team to
provide all estimating services with our GMP and Design/Build Projects and
lead hard bid estimates as required.
This position encompasses a variety of responsibilities that include:
Leadership
Coordinate with Interns, Architects, Operations Management, and
Owner's Representatives for coordination of preconstruction services,
delivering projects at the lowest reasonable cost while maintaining compliance
with contract documents and quality measures.
Guide the project from preconstruction into construction, providing a road
map through an organized estimate that is to be handed off to the field team
for continued project success.
Organize and lead OAC preconstruction meetings with Owners and participate in
design team meetings. Manage the preparation of documents and meeting minutes.
Mentorship
Communicate Nunn Construction's Vision, Mission and Values in ways that
gain the support of others.
Mentor, motivate and guide others to reach personal, professional, and
company-wide goals.
Teamwork
Support Business Development efforts by maintaining client relationships,
offering technical expertise and advice throughout the entire timeline -
from opportunity to pursuit through execution of awarded contract.
Engage with co-workers in a professional and personable manner. Communicate
clearly, and mediate conflicts between team members when they arise.
Work alongside co-workers to share ideas and knowledge, helping those around
you to succeed.
Business Development
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Architects,
Subcontractors and Project Stakeholders through effective and consistent
communication and coordination.
Schedule Management
Create and manage the preconstruction phase schedule by identifying potential
long lead items, manage lead times, obtain and incorporate schedule
feedback from the assigned operations team, identify needs for potential bid
packages or early award of trades, present schedule to Owners, Design Team
and Project Stakeholders. Coordinate with assigned Operations team to
integrate the preconstruction schedule into the overall construction schedule.
Identify long lead time equipment and/or materials which need to be procured
early to avoid schedule delays.
Budget Management
Develop conceptual estimates and present to the Owner and Design Team as
design ideas are developed.
Complete detailed, organized, ac urate and timely estimates at each phase
of design based on the nature and extent of the scope of work. Present
organized budgets to the Owner throughout the design phase.
Assess market conditions and impacts on construction pricing by reviewing
posted construction cost indexes and adjust historical cost data
accordingly, obtain feedback from subcontractor trades on current market
conditions, obtain updated unit pricing when available and update historical
cost data accordingly.
Analyze and understand the contract documents for your assigned project(s)
prior to sending out for subcontractor bidding, identifying general
requirements and potential risks. Divide scopes of work for subcontractors in
an effort to minimize scope gaps.
Provide cost savings ideas (Value Engineering, alternative materials,
scope reduction) as necessary to help the preconstruction team keep the
project within budget.
Oversee constructability reviews and notify the Owner and Design team of any
issues such as; impractical details, unavailable materials, etc.
Manage the GMP process; coordinate with required phases of the project
bidding and procurement needed to maintain the schedule, oversee/manage
the process with subcontractors to ensure accurate scope information is being
bid, present updated GMP pricing information to project stakeholders,
develop and manage an approved alternate or value engineering list during the
GMP process.
Perform and/or manage the quantity takeoff and field verification processes
as needed for assigned projects.
Help maintain a historical cost database within the estimating software.
Subcontractor Management
Responsible for subcontractor outreach and relations. Maintain positive
rapport within the industry to receive adequate sub coverage on assigned
projects.