Senior Estimator
- Location: Dallas
- Salary: $110k - 130k per year
Spencer Ogden is partnered with a reputable General Contractor who is looking for a Senior level Estimator to join their Dallas team. Must have experience performing estimates for ground up commercial projects $5M and up.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
This firm offers an extremely competitive compensation package as well as additional employee beneifts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Planning and Organising - Develop and implement marine construction strategy- Direct and coordinate the marine construction methodology, programme and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented programme outcomes and manage the associated risks- Provide proactive advice on remedial action to relevant stakeholders- Develop resource plans and coordinate all internal and external resources assigned to project delivery effort for current and future projects- Ensure optimal management and utilisation of human, physical and financial resources allocated to marine projects including plant and equipment- In collaboration with the National Commercial Manager, prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractorsCommunicating - Investigate and negotiate change proposals with relevant stakeholders- Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer- Consult with Project Managers, Engineering Professionals and other professionals, and Technical and Trades Workers- Negotiate with clients, ECPM and subcontractors involved in the construction process to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget- Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project Managing Information / General Administration Support - Manage the expenditure of project budgets and prepare associated financial summary reports for senior management meetings including the Austral Valuation Report (AVR) process- Project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking if team expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project- Devise the project work plans and make revisions as and when need arises.- Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims.Monitoring and Reporting - Monitor progress of projects to ensure that milestones and performance indicators are met- Undertake post project implementation reviews and reporting- Prepare project status reports and other reports- Monitor, register and coordinate all procurement activity associated with the delivery of the Scope of Works- Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.- Oversee the construction project from start to finish.- Ensure that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule.- Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings with all the sub-teams.- Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality and safety standards.- Periodic inspection of construction sites.Health, Safety, Environment, Quality - Uphold a positive and proactive safety culture, and lead by example in all aspects of our business- Strive to exceed best practice, and instill this value in personnel and subcontractors- Recognise the lasting and permanent presence of company work activities- Strive to protect the environment by upholding effective and efficient environmental and sustainable practices as part of everyday business- Measure, monitor, analyse and improve productivity, processes, tasks to satisfy clients and company high expectations- Work with enthusiasm, courtesy and intellect, and have drive to surpass what has already been achieved- Ensure outputs and activities meet organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care.- Integrate and uphold our Integrated Management System and follow Austral system and processes at all timesCore Values - Set positive examples and invest in personnel and subcontractors so that they can actively lead in all business areas- Conduct business in accordance with the highest standards of professional behaviour and ethics- Be transparent, honest and ethical in all interactions with personnel, clients, subcontractors and the public.- Create ethical, forward thinking solutions- Identify, develop and deploy leading edge construction methods, plant and equipment and process improvement tools Mandatory Qualifications & Experience: - Hold a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management (ideally masters level qualification)- 10+ years of demonstrated practical field experience within a marine construction environment with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership level delivering large value profitable and safe projects- Proven strong ability to read and understand plans and specifications, comprehensive knowledge of commercial construction means, methods and best practices and related systems- Proven ability to interpret and clarify plans and contract terms to subcontractors professionally- Proven ability to schedule projects in “Critical Path” progression and budget time required to meet milestones and deadlines- Proven ability to develop project budgets, estimates and progress including cost tracking reports- Proven ability to evaluate plans, specifications and related construction documents for “Constructability”- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role- Proven ability to draft and submit subcontracts, purchase orders, subcontractor change orders to RVPC for release
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About the company:Spencer Ogden have partnered with an international project delivery consultancy as they expand their footprint in the Perth market. With an extensive project portfolio and pipeline, our client is committed to investing in a robust team of specialists to support multiple major infrastructure projects in WA. About the opportunity: Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Consultant/Associate with a background as a Quantity Surveyor, and is wanting to develop their career towards being a Quantum Claims specialist / Expert Witness. We are open to international applications for this position. About the role:In this role, you will be bring: Demonstrated experience on a variety of projects in engineering and constructionRelevant degree or experience equivelent in quantity surveying, contracts adminstration, cost claims rolesMRICS or AIQS desirablePreviously prepared and negotiate contracts & subcontractsExperience in contracts administrationKnowledge of cost and project controlsExperience with MS Project and P6, or similar What's in it for you: Central CBD locationInvestment into training & development providedInternational project experienceSalary + bonus Next steps:Send through an application via this advertisement, or get in touch with Michael Ho in the Perth office on +61 8 6280 2409 / michael.ho@spencer-ogden.com