Design Group
Life Science
PreconstructionEstimator,LifeScience
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“Preconstruction Estimator, Life Science at Design Group. Skills: Construction cost estimating, Life Science estimating, Estimating software. Create and submit written estimates. Prepare construction and installation estimates”
What You'll Achieve.
Realize critical goals; Improve performance; Realize important goals; Optimize project performance
Industry & Context.
Occasional travel for project visits or meetings, Willingness to travel for project requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years construction cost estimating experience focused on Life Science/Pharmaceutical estimating from conceptual stage through buyout, Demonstrated knowledge of estimating practices and procedures utilizing estimating software, Prior experience utilizing on-screen takeoff or bluebeam and estimating databases, understanding of CSI Estimating Format, Prior experience in gathering and utilizing historical cost information as well as a network of trusted subcontractors, Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines, Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules, Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects, Demonstrated ability to work in teams and gather subcontractor input for optimizing project performance, Experience working on large commercial/industrial projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations), Read and understand construction, installation, and I&C documents: details and drawings, Self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project)
Nice to Have
A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
What You'll Do.
Create and submit written estimates
Prepare construction and installation estimates
Review project plans and specifications
Collaborate with design team
Offer cost effective alternates
Prepare cost estimates for jobs
Manage project from estimating to construction
Calculate estimated cost
Develop labor and material costs
Maintain working relationships with stakeholders
Develop and maintain relationships with trade contractors
Coordinate with construction teams
Strengthen client and team relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in teams with other professionals; Collaborate with the design team; Work in teams and gather subcontractor input; Coordinate with Design Group construction teams
Communication Scope
Good written communication skills; Good verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Manage project from estimating to construction, Plan, organize and manage multiple projects
Full Job Description
**About Us:** BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. **Job Description:** _Preconstruction Estimator - Life Science_ **Who You’ll Work With** You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join Design Group as an MEP Estimator, Construction, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will
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