Project Estimator - United Kingdom - STO Building Group

Description

The Estimator will develop, create and prepare construction cost estimates for a diverse set of projects in the early stages of development and continue to support the project team with updated cost information throughout the Pre-construction phase of the projects.

The position will require involvement in several projects simultaneously. Prepare quantity take-offs on assigned Healthcare industry projects.
Identify items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting in overall estimate package.
Solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $100 - $150 million per year.
Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.
Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractor.
Ensure most complete estimates and that financial objectives are met.
Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record and track estimates.

Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for planning, organizing, and scheduling work; selecting vendors or subcontractors; Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.

Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating.

Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies years of experience in Estimating, Preconstruction or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing.

~ Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel) and well-developed budgeting, purchasing and organizational skills
~ The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics .
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