POSITION SUMMARY: BASIC FUNCTION
The Senior Estimator is responsible for the development of estimates and cost targets for all datacenter builds. This role manages all cost estimates, cost data, communications, and schedule meetings, and will be a point of contact between internal and external parties for all projects. The Senior Estimator works closely with design, engineering, construction, procurement, security, networking, and operations teams throughout each project and ensures cost information developed and managed meets the requirements of each project.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare conceptual and cost study estimates from preliminary sketches.
Develop cost plans and estimates through the design phase, delivering updated cost plans at appropriate design milestones.
Develop cost estimates from the engineering drawings; proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions; and assist the project team.
Prepare and review material take-offs from contract documents and drawings.
Develop detailed cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
Partner collaboratively with cross-functional teams (design engineering, construction, cost control functions, scheduling, finance, etc.) to understand requirements and ensure alignment to scope, schedule, and budget. May include working with outsourced estimating resources to manage the workload.
Develop and maintain estimating databases and templates specific to each location.
Provide reports to senior managers on estimate data, project cost progress and assumptions to ensure a clear and concise message is sent and understood.
Support, develop and improve estimating processes and procedures.
Work effectively and negotiate costs with Contractors and associated project Consultants.
Perform all aspects of estimating, analysis, and verification of contractor costs.
Prepare and review the material pricing and validate against other pricing references, acquire material quotes when possible.
Review contractor and subcontractor pricing and leading negotiations for NTT to drive fair contract prices.
Participate in the negotiation meeting with subcontractors.
Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates.
Prepares and negotiates change orders.
Performs contingency and risk analysis.
Ensure that post=contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.
Ensure that cost auditing and valuation work is managed effectively and that a robust process for cost validation is in place.
Compile as-built cost estimate records for benchmarking purposes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Must possess a clear understanding of the full construction life cycle.
Proven capability to perform all forms and types of estimates from parametric to bottoms up and high level what-if scenarios.
Possess and demonstrate a full range of understanding and appreciation for the estimating process and how it ties to the overall organizational goals.
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills beyond estimating practice.
Strong understanding of the impacts of time and location on construction costs and accurately incorporate those costs into any estimate provided.
Capability to multi-task in a fast-pace environment.
Possess multidiscipline experience and understand and be able to estimate all facets of a data center construction project.
Ability to clearly set and lead meetings to review and discuss estimates or estimating activities.
Ability to be highly confidential.
Proficient with computers to include the utilization of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.
Excellent analytical, creative thinking, written and verbal communication skills.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s Degree in Cost Estimating, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent education and/or relevant experience.
10 years’ experience in in performing cost estimates, reviewing contractor’s price and cost proposals for major engineering and construction projects.
Experience with Construction Estimation Software.
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