- Lead preconstruction efforts for all projects as assigned, draw upon significant experience when leading large and complex projects.
- Consult with Project Executives, subcontractors and others to discuss and formulate project cost estimates and resolve issues.
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
- Identify and appropriately mitigate risks associated with preconstruction
- Prepare estimates for use in preparing project bids and vendor/subcontractor selection
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
- Assemble estimates in systems format, able to update based on design meeting and without updated design documents
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project
- Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
- Prepare cost studies for different options in preconstruction
- Provide cost models and life cycle costs in the pre-construction efforts
- Participate in proposals and interviews on CM/GC, D/B projects, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Step into the Chief Estimator role when requested
- Use strong interpersonal skills to lead groups of estimators and assign scope to ensure a team approach to projects
- Prepare properly qualified proposals and conceptual budgets based on minimal information, following established standards and in the timeframe and format required
- Build trusted relationships with clients
- Track costs in Viewpoint or other project budgeting systems
- Communicate effectively in written and verbal communications to ensure understanding of estimates in the bid process, with project managers and with vendors/sub-contractors. Ensure the flow of information is maintained and documented.
- Be able to accept constructive criticism and deal effectively with high-stress situations
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Building Science or other equivalent program.
- Eight to ten years of similar experience, with at least three years of service dedicated to preconstruction.
Estimated wage ranges that may appear on this site have not been provided or verified by Jacobsen Construction. We look forward to discussing our compensation package with qualified candidates through the application process.
Jacobsen offers a generous benefits package including Preferred Provider options (requiring a co-payment for appointments and prescriptions) and a Consumer Directed Health Plan (sometimes known as a high-deductible plan). Jacobsen pays for the majority of health insurance premium costs. Employees and their dependents are eligible for health, dental and other benefit coverage on the first full day of the month following one full month of employment. Jacobsen also offers a qualified retirement plan, Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)/Profit Sharing Plan and paid, personal time off, upon fulfillment of eligibility requirements.
Jacobsen Construction Company, Inc. is an EEO Employer
We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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