Senior Pre-Construction Estimator

This is a hybrid or remote role (based on location) with preference given to candidates in Chicago, Phoenix, Cincinnati, or Maryland.

Who you are :

• A client-focused Estimating and Pre-Construction professional that has the determination to drive business for one of the fastest-growing private construction companies in America.
• A suave and determined negotiator.
• A experienced professional excited about developing and mentoring other professionals in the industry.
• An exacting record keeper, with an eye toward presentation and accessibility of information.
• A problem solver who thrives in high pressure environment with the ability to anticipate scheduling and budgetary conflicts, and initiate solutions.
• A tech-savvy lifelong learner that possesses the ability to navigate and own projects with the utilization of the most up-to-date construction estimating software and processes.

You are always eager to learn new software within our industry.

Who we are :

Energetic, motivated, highly-skilled hotel renovation experts that deliver major transformations of branded hotels (Hilton, Marriott, IHG) across the United States.

We are a team of like-minded people that work together to carry the title of one of the fastest growing private companies in America (Inc. 5000).

What we offer :

• A collaborative environment with the ability to mentor junior estimators
• Industry-leading healthcare; Dental; Vision; Flexible spending account
• 401(k)- fully matched and fully vested
• Generous time-off; Team-building events; Travel incentives; Matching charitable donations and opportunities for volunteerism.

Summary of Role

The Senior Pre-Construction Estimator is a leader within the estimating and preconstruction team. They take ownership of all aspects of the client management, estimating and buyout process.

It is their job to drive new business for the company, manage existing clients, properly estimate new projects, ensure profitability, and close the contracts.

From finances to compliance, client interaction and reporting, and internal team mentorship, the Senior Pre-Construction Estimator is integral in the company’s success.

Responsibilities

Pre-Construction

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Instigate and drive regular meetings with new and existing clients
• Manage and compile initial budgets / rough order of magnitudes (ROM) for clients
• Maintain on-going client relationships through regular contact
• Attend pre-bid and kick-off site and client meetings.
• Compile hard / competitive bid estimates for clients
• Properly disseminate bid workflow to estimators
• Manage and own FF&E budgets, obtaining quotes and take offs from Purchasing and Design teams
• Execute and manage owner contracts, scope of works, and project schedules
• Meticulously ensure all scope is clarified, included, and properly outlined
• Ensure all take offs are properly performed
• Coordinate with Design Build to solicit designer, architect, and procurement vendors
• Source new sub-contractors and maintain ongoing relationships
• Manage, submit, and follow up on RFI’s and submittals

Project Finances

• Ensure proposals meet target gross margin
• Coordinate & consult with PM to maintain project margin throughout the buyout phase, reporting any variances
• Manage Budget v. Actuals during the buyout phases

Brand Design Schemes and Hotel Brand Standards

• Maintain brand design scheme knowledge, provide insight to the team, and properly implement changes into our client budgeting
• Ensure all scopes are being estimated and outlined to hotel brand standards, always staying informed of changes
• Maintain ADA compliance with architect / consultant throughout estimating and pre-construction

Information Management

• Ensure cloudshare and subcontractor systems have the most current files, properly organized, and structured to the project folder structure.
• Manage and share project contact lists
• Manage A-Z checklist during pre-construction phases prior to hand-off

Reporting

• Update pipeline actively and submit to weekly forecasts
• Maintain estimating and pre-con meeting agenda and internal meetings
• Maintain client updates

Requirements

• 7+ years of Estimating experience in tenant improvement projects
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Proficiency in Bluebeam or equivalent software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel
• Ability to travel up to 25% in the role
• Ability to work remotely

Preferences

• Located in Phoenix, Chicago, Maryland, Cincinnati
• Branded hotel estimating experience
• 2+ years of People Management experience
• Experience in traveling construction groups

Hotel Rehabs, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.