Estimator

Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive, accurate and competitive estimates to establish project budget including technical takeoffs, cost analysis and communications with subcontractors as required.
• Develops selection of most economical systems to be utilized in preparation of bids, in conjunction with operations personnel.
• Collects and analyzes data on factors that can affect costs, such as materials, labor, location, duration of the project, and special machinery requirements, including computer hardware.
• Assists the Design Planner during the concept, schematic, design development phases of a project, including responsibility for completing all estimating tasks on schedule and in accordance with Cleveland Clinic standards.
• Plans construction sequence and size utilization in conjunction with Owners Representatives / Project Managers and team.
• Develops and prepares schedules during pre-construction phase indicating estimating milestone events and prepare Project Data Reports at the completion of milestone estimates.
• Ensures that all estimates, schedules, constructability reviews, value engineering efforts, cost report planning and purchase planning efforts and documents are prepared as scheduled.
• Monitors cost progress on assigned projects throughout construction phases and at job close-out.
• Regularly communicates with other departments involved in construction projects to ensure project milestones are met, momentum is maintained and issues are addressed proactively.
• Oversees and coordinates due diligence initiatives with internal and external partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related program.

Certifications:

• None required.

Work Experience:

• Five years of cost estimation experience in a commercial construction group with experience in developing realistic cost estimations on healthcare projects ranging in size from $100K to $100M.
• Exceptional knowledge of cost estimation software, including commercial applications and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
• Minimum of 8 years industry related experience may offset degree requirement.
• Requires an aptitude for mathematics and the ability to understand, analyze, compare, and interpret detailed information, and to be able to make sound and accurate judgments.
• Technical experience must include financial analysis, basic construction knowledge, and strong communication skills.
• Must have strong written and verbal skills, excellent organization and time management skills and ability to lead project teams.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires extensive sitting and dexterity to perform work on a PC, and the ability to walk various hospital campuses to attend meetings.
• Must have normal or corrected vision, and the ability to verbally communicate to upper level management.
• Occasional lifting of 5 to 15 pounds.
• Frequent walking, climbing, and traveling to other CC locations is required.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $33.46

Maximum hourly: $51.03

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.