Job Title Prepare detailed estimates for identified xPL solutions and products based on project construction drawings and specifications, working across structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines, and may focus on a primary specialty. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in identified xPL project scope(s) of work. Collaborate with xPL team and stakeholders to understand boundaries of proposed scope of work and identified xPL solutions and products. Apply Design For Manufacturing (DFMA) knowledge to understand project and product specific requirements for xPL manufacturing and facility capacity. Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, provide proper file structure, and distribute information to appropriate stakeholders. Assist with defining set-up of estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix. Serve as liaison with and between vendors, suppliers, Third-party integrators, client, and xPL manufacturing facility to document coordination with and between entities and facilitate scope definitions and clarifications. Coordinate with xPL Manufacturing and Procurement teams to obtain best-in-market pricing for materials and commodities; seek "or equal" substitutions that enhance price competitiveness of xPL solutions and products. Analyze cost data, unit prices, and commodities, material costing to develop standard information for assessing xPL solution and/or product estimated costs. Develop xPL value analysis studies including evaluation of schedule, cost, and labor benefits of xPL solutions. Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive xPL solutions scoping including contract documents, logistics, facility capacity, and schedule. Prepare scope requisitions for assigned materials, products, and/or Trades; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps. Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate(s) and/or stick-built alternatives. Obtain and evaluate vendor, supplier, and/or Third-party integrator proposals relative to their scopes of work and document and organize information for price leveling and/or comparison. Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts within vendors, suppliers, and Third-party integrator organizations to gain understanding of core competencies, capacities, and capabilities and to support estimating efforts and functions. Maintain pricing histories and materials/commodities cost databases. May supervise xPL team members as assigned. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Experience and expertise in structural, mechanical and/or electrical disciplines, highly desirable
- Building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, Trade practices knowledge
- Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
- Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents
- Conceptual ability, able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of project requirements and develop accurate estimates
- Ability to manage concurrent demands and meet established deadlines
- Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other xPL departments – Design & Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics Operations
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with vendors, suppliers and Third-party integrators to gather information to develop estimates
- Analytic skills to generate comprehensive analysis
- Familiar with Design For Manufacturing (DFMA) practices
- Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with estimating software
- Limited travel
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
