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Hard. Have Fun.
At Cerris Builders (formerly MW Builders), we believe in delivering
quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of
construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our
employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From
the moment you start working with us, we\'ve got your growth in mind. We
believe Cerris isn\'t just a great place to start your career - it\'s a
great place to watch it advance for years to come.
Come build the extraordinary with us. Apply today.
Nature of Work
Provides and coordinates complete estimating services for project
pursuits as assigned; manages project pursuit including staff and
consultants.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Takes active role in bid strategy throughout pursuit plan and
proposal kickoff meetings for assigned projects
- Compiles, gains approval for, and carries out estimating project
approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and
completeness of estimates
- Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of
work and required contents of estimate
- Maintains use of best practices in all pursuits
- Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their
representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid
letting
- Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with
valued trade partners
- Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program
- Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices
for entering and updating subcontractor information
- Ensures scopes of work are properly and accurately quantified for
all bids and budgets
- Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and
budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting
subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism
- Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance
with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work
- Utilize and assist in updating estimating software and conforms to
established policies and procedures
- Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes,
approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions;
presents recommended actions/solutions
- Manages relationships with clients within ongoing assignments and as
opportunities present
- Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format
for use in future pricing and updates to cost database
- Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain
support and commitment to cost estimates
- Participates in compiling technical responses and qualifications for
RFPs and RFQs
- Monitors industry news sources, procurement services, and other
sources to identify possible bid opportunities; participate in
outside industry organizations
- Provides opportunity information and updates for CRM software
- Assists with established risk assessment process
- Responsible for subcontractor and supplier bid coverage on assigned
projects including adequate coverage by qualified trade partners
- Compiles preliminary project schedules including preconstruction and
construction phases
- Provides peer review of cost estimates on assigned projects, as well
as review of cost estimates performed by more junior members of
estimating project team
- Owns the pricing and bidding process for assigned projects; reviews
the work of others and ensures that quality control measures are
employed consistently; analyzes risks involved with bidding process
and consults / advises management team of the same
- Identifies and analyzes industry cost trends and their effect on
current and future projects
- Prepares and conducts presentations to internal audiences for the
purpose of explaining project specifics , review of estimates, and
project risks/opportunities; assist in preparation of and
participation in presentations to external audiences, including but
not limited to clients
- Coordinates, supervises, and trains assigned estimating staff to
support developmental objectives; establish training and development
plans for direct reports
- Reviews prime contracts and confirm estimates to adhere to
requirements
- Manages preconstruction efforts on assigned projects; coordinates
the efforts of the design team on design-build projects
- Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to
meet the needs of the organization
Qualifications
Actively leads, collaborates with, and functions well within a
team-oriented environment across multiple projects
Proficient in general construction practices and principles; Strong
proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents
Possess diversity across varying construction market sectors preferred
Proficie
