The Estimator produces several levels of construction project estimates, with a heavy concentration on conceptual estimating, to support facility project planning. You will participate in project development, database comparison with actual costs, and review of contractor schedule of values. You will guide the Change Management effort with the project team, including analysis of contractor detailed costs and finalizing negotiations for settlement.

You will report to the Business Manager-Controls

You Will

• Produce rough order of magnitude, conceptual, design development, and bid and construct estimates of probable cost for facility modifications, renovations, and new construction
• Participate in design reviews and provide budget estimates
• Partner with the Integrated Facility Planning (IFP) Representative and Program Manager to estimate future year program
• Develop construction estimates for complex, single venue projects, phasing, and property-wide programs
• Evaluate contractor proposals for changes in project work observing contract requirements and fair market values
• Lead negotiations with professional consultants and contractors to settle costs for changes in work
• Stay current with market conditions, perform statistical analysis, and produce departmental reports as warranted
• Support multiple project teams with scope development, bid requirements, schedule of values, and contractual language
• Help with Estimator training for procedural and business protocol
• Influence projects teams and internal partners

You Will Have

• Four (4) years of applicable experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or commercial facilities industry
• Experience in conceptual, quantity survey and cost estimating for general construction, including some experience in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
• Knowledge of contracting processes and legalities
• Knowledge of facility design and construction methods, construction activity sequencing, and schedule logic
• Experience with structuring, organizing, and using items within a database
• Experience using construction estimating software
• Experience with Risk Identification
• Knowledge of current Florida Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire, and EPCOT building codes
• Experience with Primavera software