Senior Estimator - Facility Engineering Services (Kansas City) bei Burns & McDonnell

Facility Engineering Services, a Burns & McDonnell company, is looking for a Senior Estimator to develop multi-discipline estimates throughout all phases of the project life cycle at the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility of the Kansas City National Security Campus, operated by Honeywell, in Kansas City, MO.

The National Security Campus is a Department of Energy facility and one of the only LEED Gold-rated manufacturing and engineering facilities in the U.S., with environmentally friendly features, innovative space management and award-winning design.

The Senior Estimator will be required to generate construction-related estimates for a variety of disciplines and projects in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment. Estimates required as a part of this role include the following:

• Conceptual/budgetary estimates

• Detailed design estimates

• Independent bid estimates (for evaluation of contractor bids)

• Change order estimates

• Special assignments as directed

This position requires a competent individual capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. 

• Receive, schedule, and manage project estimate requests.

• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs and estimate reports for facilities projects. Must be able to accurately estimate a variety of construction disciplines, including but not limited to: HVAC, piping/plumbing, electrical, millwright work, structural, architectural, site work/excavation, concrete, masonry, and other common construction trades.

• Create, log, and distribute estimate reports.

• Evaluate contractor proposals for accuracy and reasonableness. Provide detailed feedback to the customer regarding estimate evaluations.

• Maintain historical estimate data and cost records.

• Evaluate site and market trends and adjust estimate strategies as needed. Generate various reports on site cost trends (overall project and discipline-specific).  

• Coordinate with project team members, including Project Managers, Design Engineers, Utility Engineers, and others to ensure estimates comply with site requirements.

• Actively develop relationships with all levels of the client organization, FES staff, and construction contractors.

• Participate in quality reviews for project designs. Review and evaluate constructability and cost effectiveness and provide feedback to the project team.

• Attend and participate in Pre-Bid Meetings.

• Develop Rough Order of Magnitude estimates for project initiations.

• Develop conceptual or future planning estimates.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited program, plus 7 years of closely related experience, Associate's degree plus 9 years of related experience or high school diploma plus 11 years of related experience.

• US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Security Clearance is required.

• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications and apply the interpretation of project documents in the areas of constructability and execution costs.

• Familiarity with government estimating requirements and estimate classes preferred. 

• General understanding of all construction disciplines.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in a core estimating software is required. Proficiency in RS Means Online is preferred.

• Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe/Bluebeam).

• OSHA-10 or 30 Hour Certification (either existing, or the ability to obtain the certification through company-provided resources).

   

   

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