Construction Lead Estimator - Full-time

Description

What is my job: The Lead Estimator provides estimates and bid packages based on material, labor, equipment, subcontract, and other direct and indirect costs of construction and engineering for projects on request for proposal (RFP) submitted by various sources. This role also provides coordination, supervision and training for Estimators.

How do I make a difference?

Continuously Improving Results

• Lead as a technical specialist formulating and developing advanced estimating and bid packages concepts, coordinate estimates and suggest alternates (value engineering) where applicable
• Create conceptual estimates, review with the Estimating Manager, and provide comparisons to other projects
• Lead value engineering; implement new processes in line with Wegmans standards and drive recommendations on how we could better utilize our resources
• Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts to calculate costs using labor and material pricing, schedules and historical and market data
• Coordinate with other functional areas (i.e., Management, Business Development, Accounting, Project Cost Analysts, Engineering, Project Managers, and the market), to ensure estimates are realistic and represent anticipated costs to the fullest extent possible, to meet Wegmans business requirements
• Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates to help with schedule duration as needed
• Collect cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors and vendors
• Oversee the maintenance of historical cost data; ensure accuracy and seek opportunities to integrate new technology to improve this process
• Lead the creation of cost models for cost estimating assemblies; develop the criteria necessary for accurate and valid assessments
• Ensure accuracy of revised estimates/budgets when scope of project changes
• Estimate change orders as requested
• Provide quality assurance/quality control to the estimating process
• Conduct research and gather information such as Technical Manuals and Parts Lists to clarify specifications for cost analysis, as needed
• Interface with Project Management, Steering Committees, Executive Management and other departments in support of pre-award and post award proposals, as requested
• Identify and quantify risks associated with the various proposals and estimates submitted
• Facilitate the procurement management process; provide procurement information from bids to the field team to create procurement documents such as contracts and purchase orders and process documents to verify accuracy

Providing Incredible, Knowledge Based Service

• Supervise the work of Construction Estimators; review and approve all bids and ensure other departments are providing compliant data to the Estimators
• Manage project timelines by working closely with department leads to ensure the estimates are submitted on time and meet Wegmans requirements
• Collaborate with Design, Maintenance, and field teams to establish best practices, ensure work is aligned and shared goals are achieved
• Develop relationships with contractors and establish Wegmans’ reputation as a trusted partner; utilize these relationships to negotiate future stakeholders’ bids and provide feedback

Living Who We Are

• Provide each employee the opportunity to be successful by ensuring necessary resources are available, performance reviews and feedback are provided in a timely manner
• Interview, select and arrange training of new team members, and manage personnel issues
• Lead by example and use the Who We Are philosophy to create an empowering and safe work environment, ensuring employees are complying with Wegmans policies and procedures
• Work hands-on with employees to teach, encourage, and empower them to take on new responsibilities while utilizing training and career development planning tools to monitor progress
• Maintain and encourage two-way communication by reaching out and getting to know all employees
• Embrace diversity of people and thought by leveraging differences to make the department stronger, and listening to others’ perspectives and including them in decision making processes
• Preserve our culture and focus on Keeping Wegmans the Best by putting our people first and living our values to ensure Wegmans remains a great place to work.

Qualifications

What skills, learnings, and experiences are required?

• 7 or more years of Construction estimating or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, and/or equivalent experience
• Experience supervising others
• Experience working with Estimating software, as well as proficiency working with the Microsoft Office suite
• Possess thorough knowledge of construction materials, equipment, costs, and procedures, as well as an understanding of the proposal process, project execution methodology, and contracts
• Possess knowledge of the following:
  • Building related construction systems such as concrete, masonry, walls, roofing, steel, finishes, and décor, as well as the ability to read building related drawings
  • Electrical and Control systems construction, as well as the ability to read and follow related drawings and specifications
  • Mechanical systems construction, such as Plumbing, HVAC, Fire protection and Food Market Refrigeration, as well as the ability to read and follow related drawings and specifications
• Excellent presentation skills
• Actively communicate the company vision and values to all and ensure work is completed in line with the organization's priorities and goals (integrates Who We Are & What We Do)
• Demonstrate teambuilding by communicating a common purpose, empowering team members to contribute their best and selecting candidates with a variety of skills and styles for inclusion on the team
• Conduct accurate cost benefit analysis in order to invest where most the value is added
• Managing change by gaining a commitment to change using patience, two-way communication and developing a clear picture of the future while supporting our people through transitions and deep rooting the change in their areas
• Show a customer solutions focus, listening to customers and making decisions with their current and future needs in mind, focusing efforts on building customer relationships and providing incredible service
• Exhibit enthusiasm & knowledge, leveraging available resources to seek out the best quality products and solutions that we are proud of and meet our high standards
• Easily build relationships with others, gaining trust and support, finding common ground and using team-based approaches to solve problems and achieve goals
• Comfortable managing through systems, making things work through others without
• Ability to influence or cause change in thought or actions through verbal and written communications

What skills, learnings, and experiences are preferred and will set me apart?

• American Society of Professional Estimators certification, or PMI’s Project Management Professional certification, or Construction Management Association of America certification, or Licensure as a Professional Engineer
• Experience with applicable codes and food safety considerations
• Experience estimating retail and/or food oriented projects
• Experience with BIM technology and integration with Estimating systems
• Possess strategic business planning skills seizing opportunities for continuous improvement to shape the future direction of a department; facilitating others through the development of long-term goals; creating competitive and breakthrough strategic plans
• Ability to drive innovation, seizing opportunities to put creative ideas into action. Can look beyond today to inspire and motivate teams to strive for higher standards and lead the innovation process to develop strategies and drive change

Work environment:

• Work includes sitting for prolonged periods, repetitive hand and arm movements, frequent to constant use of the computer, frequent use of the telephone, along with continuous interaction with customers and co-workers in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel to job sites is required.

Other:

• Employment at Wegmans may be contingent upon your completion and our evaluation of a drug screen physical and/or criminal background check
• All Applicants will be screened; only those closely matching the job posting will be interviewed

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older.

Days/Hours Requirement: Flexible Monday-Friday availability is required. This position also requires occasional overnight out of state travel to store locations