Cost Estimator

About the role

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer.

Ware Malcomb has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Estimator. This is a unique position to assist Ware Malcomb project teams across the country in preparation and verification of construction estimates for large complex to smaller scope projects.

Your Role

• Analyze cost data, unit prices, general conditions, general requirements costs, and information that can be developed and used as a "rule of thumb" for all building systems estimated costs
• Preparing, verifying, organizing, and coordinating Request for Quote documents and schedules, utilizing schedule information to estimate General Contractor's and other items where schedule is important
• Data input into estimating software program (RS Means)
• Perform archive filing and historical cost data gathering
• Provide direction and training to new Estimators as they join the team
• Responsible for evaluating GC estimates, bids and GMP's are complete, accurate, and well supported by recent pricing data
• Utilize Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take-off and visualization where possible to support verification of a complete estimate
• Evaluate subcontractor input for scope inclusion. Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and coordinate with other staff managing trades
• Verify pricing within the estimate or GMP is complete and accurate, reflecting recent pricing data, subcontractor bids or budgets
• Develop, lead or support the assembly or verification of all estimates and bid documents required by and submitted to the owner
• Actively participate in estimate and GMP review meetings with architects, engineers, and owners. Be able to incorporate comments, feedback, and input into revised estimates or GMP's
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates or previous projects and develop a clear and concise message to explain the variances for each of the project stakeholders
• Provide variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Construction or similar, plus five or more years as an Estimator for commercial construction projects.
• Conceptual estimating experience - Must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information
• Must have experience in large commercial projects
• Knowledge of building/general construction practices, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents
• Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team-oriented environment
• Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of programs and RS Means estimating software.
• Must be able to multitask and meet established deadlines

This is a full-time, long-term position.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.