Nas Senior Estimator

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large and complex hard bid / lump sum, construction management, and large design-build projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.).


• Establishes a critical path schedule, including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects.


• Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes.


• Captures and understands trade scopes and communicates gaps / missing information.


• Reviews current material and construction equipment pricing from purchasing department and ensures bid validity and price escalation are addressed and meet project’s needs.


• Reviews construction equipment and material rates for basic inclusions (e.g., currency, freight, taxes, bid exclusions).


• Completes material quantities and construction equipment list for lead estimator.


• Identifies special requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, temporary facilities, and services.


• Prices productivity impacts: weather, shifts, location, labor availability, site constraints, operating facility, etc.


• Leads pricing of the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium-to-large projects (lump sum and construction management).


• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Management oversight of commercial and contracts across all phases of the project lifecycle. Partners with nFusion teams during feasibility, design, pre-construction and construction phases to drive cost, commercial, change and risk aspects of project delivery.


• Experience with cost estimation from concept through completion for large scale Design-Build, GMP, CMAR delivery models with budgets of at least $50M or more, with complex specialty scopes of work including themed construction, scenic, museum specialty, interactives, audio-visual, lightings, media for Entertainment and Culture Projects. The successful candidate may also have a strong background in General Construction of Entertainment and Culture Projects.


• Familiarity with general construction fit out trades and construction sequences.


• Drives preparation of cost estimates and commercial proposals including trade contractor solicitations during project pursuits. Demonstrate ability to seek value solutions to win new work while protecting enterprise risk.


• Support project teams with change management, project forecasting, contract administration, and financial tracking. Commercial review of subcontractor buyout pay application and change orders.


• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while maintaining momentum under high-pressure schedules.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to creatively solve complex technical and logistical challenges.


• Represent nFusion at industry events, make client presentations to drive new opportunities and communicate the firm’s value proposition. Confidence and ability to present, communicate and build relationships.


• Professional quantity surveyor or other cost estimating credential or prior equivalent experience with a commercial general contractor.


• Knowledge and application of health, safety, and environment principles/procedures/legislation.