Lead Estimator

Lead Estimator

Why join us?

Our Atlanta team in supporting our client in Canada is growing! If you want to be a part of a successful global organization and have experience within the Nuclear and/or Energy we would like to connect with you. The Lead Estimator will organize and manage the execution of the cost estimate deliverable process from initial client meeting through to final client acceptance. Manages the required resources needed to execute a complete and accurate estimate report deliverable in line with client expectations and in accordance with a proposed level of effort. This position may prepare cost estimates for specific disciplines and provide business support to junior staff as directed. This position will be remote with flexibility to travel as needed to a Project Site in Ontario, CA anticipation would be as much as a week a month or up to three weeks a month. This position is based out of Atlanta, GA and reports to the Senior Business Service Director.

This is a full-time position with Faithful+Gould that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world class projects, collaborate and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.

About Us:

Faithful+Gould is a world leader in integrated project and program management consulting. We provide expert and professional management consulting services on a wide range of interesting and iconic projects with many high-profile clients across key business sectors and industries that include several Fortune 100 companies and notable Federal/State/City government agencies. Faithful+Gould ranked #9 largest Construction Management Company and #7 Program Management Company by Engineering News Record (ENR). Faithful+Gould was established in the U.K. in 1947, with its first USA office opening in 1992. We embody Constructive Expertise – It’s in our DNA!

How will you contribute to the team?

• Organizes, coordinates and manages required staff resources to complete estimate report deliverables.
• Acts as chief interface with client and related project team members and plans for scope of the project based on client expectations, WBS requirements and requested deliverable formats. Sets up project in CATO with agreed upon format.
• Meets with manager to review Project Detail Sheet and other associated proposal information in order to plan for the proposed scope of services, number of deliverables and the level of expected effort in relation to Faithful+Gould fee structure.
• Provides guidance to all staff involved in estimate and compiles, issues and follows up on RFIs to the project team in order to resolve technical questions related to the estimate.
• Reviews project financials including Project Status Report (PSR); updates financials monthly and identifies any potential issues to manager for review and action.
• Reviews deliverables for completeness and provides overall quality assurance check prior to issuance of report. Reviews benchmark information and provides global check of reports. Summarizes variances and identifies key estimate cost drivers for project team review.
• Guides estimate and budget reconciliation efforts with Owner and their project construction team.
• Provides senior level general project management support as necessary (e.g., financial/operational budgeting, consolidation, analysis, forecasting; business development; pricing; billing; key client/consultant relationship management).
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Analyzes drawings and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates.
• Performs accurate quantity take-offs of available design documents.
• Obtains accurate and up to date pricing information for databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates.
• Inputs estimate take-off information for specific discipline and develops unit cost pricing.
• Works with architects and engineers to develop clear understanding of project scope preparation of estimate.
• Develops relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.
• Supports senior staff in ways to make projects more efficient. Seeks ways to improve accuracy and efficiency of tasks.
• Maintains project documents such as drawings and specifications in an organized and reasonable manner.
• Maintains and updates data library of costs.
• Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explains variance cost drivers.
• Prepares such other duties as supervisor deems necessary.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus four years relevant management experience.
• 10+ years of estimating experience.
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of commercially available construction cost estimating system.
• Working knowledge of electronic take-off including CAD Measure and Primavera.
• Understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• A professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, AIA, PE, ASPE, AACEI, CVS, AVS, LEED AP, RA, or any appraisal or real estate licensure is preferred.

What we offer at Faithful+Gould:

• Opportunity to work on projects of various sizes and levels of complexity for globally renowned clients.
• Strong team of expert, professional peers to mentor and grow with.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
• Group Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
At every stage, we have the right support and training to help you learn and acquire what you need to succeed. We seek results-oriented problem solvers, creative thinkers, and performance-driven professionals who are ready to work on exciting projects and rewarding opportunities as a part of their exceptional career.

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