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About the Role

The primary function of the Senior Estimator is to lead estimating efforts for GMP and Hard Bid projects, developing conceptual estimates from schematic plans and supporting preconstruction activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead estimator on GMP and Hard Bid efforts.
• Develop conceptual estimates based on schematic plans.
• Support team members on multiple preconstruction efforts.
• Comment on the effectiveness of Project Engineers, Project Managers, Project Administrators, Superintendents, and Project Executives.
• Interpret CPM schedules, including milestones, procurement, lead times, durations, and critical path.
• Identify constructability issues and offer value analysis during design development and construction document phases.
• Understand WEO requirements and their relation to project budgets.
• Influence change in bid day organization.
• Implement clarifications and qualifications to influence estimate outcomes.
• Develop subcontractor scopes from plans, specifications, site logistics, and missing information.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals, identifying scope items, differences, and exclusions with cost implications.
• Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships to select advantageous partners.
• Develop estimates at any stage of construction documents, incorporating subcontractor input, historical data, and plugs for missing information.
• Track, understand, and explain cost differences between progress estimates.
• Quantify and distinguish materials, and suggest alternates.
• Anticipate scope and plug scope not shown on conceptual plans.
• Understand GC overhead, fee structures, and the use of contingency.
• Generate cost-saving ideas by analyzing estimates and documents.
• Establish realistic budgets using historical data and current market conditions.
• Utilize the cost report to understand project status.
• Understand WEO subcontract routing forms, including scope, sub analysis, material budgets, and buy-out differences.
• Utilize lessons learned to improve future estimates.
• Manage and mitigate risk with Owners and subcontractors, understanding contingency, hard cost risks, qualifications, exclusions, and their implications.
• Understand insurance cost implications within the estimate, including Builders Risk Insurance, Owner/Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs, Sub Guard Liability Insurance, and Professional Liability Insurance.
• Understand Owner contracts (AIA 101, AIA 111, AIA General Conditions) and WEO Master Subcontract Agreement (MSA) for potential cost implications.
• Manage and communicate the scope of work description for Subcontract agreements.
• Consider a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems and making decisions.
• Gather relevant information and grasp complexities when analyzing issues.
• Make timely and sound decisions under uncertainty.
• Generate new ideas and combine them creatively.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession and industry.
• Understand issues relevant to the broad organization and business.
• Emphasize the need to deliver quality products and services.
• Anticipate and meet customer needs.
• Manage the creation of effective proposals in response to RFPs.
• Allocate time efficiently and handle multiple demands.
• Develop short and long-range plans.
• Identify and implement effective processes and procedures.
• Speak clearly and express oneself well in groups and one-on-one conversations.
• Actively listen and convey understanding of others' comments and questions.
• Prepare and deliver clear presentations.
• Convey information clearly and effectively through documents.
• Handle day-to-day work challenges confidently and adjust to multiple demands.
• Learn from experience and pursue learning and self-development.
• Proactively engage project managers to build relationships and understand project financial status.
• Establish new subcontractor relationships and cultivate existing ones.
• Attend subcontractor industry events to broaden relationships and market WEO.
• Implement the development of a common vision and provide clear direction.
• Manage, participate, and represent WEO in effective presentations and proposal reviews.
• Assist in closing deals by understanding Owner needs, competitor analysis, market conditions, and WEO strengths.
• Address difficult issues within the department and stand firm when necessary.
• Assert own ideas and persuade others.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Motivate others by encouraging and empowering them.
• Champion change and act as a catalyst for new initiatives.
• Drive for results and closure.
• Assess strengths and development needs of employees and provide feedback.
• Foster the development of a learning organization.
• Relate to people in an open, friendly, and accepting manner.
• Develop effective give-and-take relationships with others.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders.
• Create an atmosphere for smooth information flow.
• Show and foster respect and appreciation for each person.
• Bring substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and resolve them collaboratively.
• Assign responsibilities, delegate, empower others, and remove obstacles.
• Create innovative solutions through software to improve systems and processes.
• Share and train peers in the use of innovative software techniques.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5-years minimum of relevant professional experience working with a Subcontractor or General Contractor in the estimating profession.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel) and ability to use PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Outlook and ability to manage calendars, address books, tasks, and email.
• Ability to navigate and manage files and folders in cloud-based platforms (e.g., Box.com, Dropbox).
• Proficiency in OST, WebEx, Skype for Business, BidMail, BIM 360 Glue, Bluebeam Revu, and PlanGrid.
• Basic understanding of scheduling and CMiC applications.
• Understanding of basic construction administration processes, including construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and material procurement.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic time management and organization skills.
• Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Skills

• CPM software
• Scheduling
• Construction methods
• Building logistics
• Constructability analysis
• Value analysis
• WEO requirements
• Bid day organization
• Clarifications
• Qualifications
• Subcontractor scope development
• Subcontractor proposal analysis
• Subcontractor relationship management
• Estimate development
• Cost tracking and explanation
• Unit pricing
• Systems pricing
• Material quantification
• Alternate suggestions
• Scope anticipation
• GC overhead and fee structure
• Contingency understanding
• Cost saving idea generation
• Budget establishment
• Historic data utilization
• Current market condition analysis
• Division 1 – Division 16 of WEO project cost report
• WEO subcontract routing forms
• Risk management
• Insurance cost implications
• Builders Risk Insurance
• Owner/Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs
• Sub Guard Liability Insurance
• Subcontractor bonding
• Professional Liability Insurance
• AIA 101
• AIA 111
• AIA General Conditions
• WEO Master Subcontract Agreement (MSA)
• Work Order management
• Strategic thinking
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Issue analysis
• Sound judgment
• Innovation
• Technical/functional expertise
• Business acumen
• Quality commitment
• Customer focus
• Proposal creation
• Time management
• Efficiency
• Planning
• Systems and process development
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Presentation skills
• Active listening
• Adaptability
• Resilience
• Flexibility
• Learning agility
• Self-development
• Feedback seeking
• Goal setting
• Interpersonal skills
• Relationship building
• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Motivation
• Change management
• Results-driven
• Coaching
• Developing others
• Openness
• Respect
• Conflict resolution
• Delegation
• Empowerment
• Coordination
• Progress monitoring

Location

• Austin, TX

Work Type

• Full Time
• On-site

Experience Level

• Senior
• 5+ years relevant experience

Education Level

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Benefits

• 100% ESOP
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO/Sick
• 100% Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Match
• Student Debt Program

About the Company

• W.E. O’Neil is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Equal Opportunity

• W.E. O’Neil will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.