Senior Construction Estimator

POSITION - SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR 

LOCATION  - LOS ANGELES, CA - REMOTE with visits to project site when necessary

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Estimator who has deep construction estimating experience. The successful candidate will need to be located in the Los Angeles area, work remotely  but be able to go to site when necessary. 

You will manage the delivery of detailed and accurate estimates for a range of construction projects for Arcadis. Supporting all aspects of the estimating process with the oversite of the Project Management Team.  The successful candidate should be able to work independently while maintaining  strong relationships, cohesion and transparency with the project team at large and external project Teams.

Role accountabilities:

       •  Responsible for conceptual planning, early design, pre-bid, hard-bid and negotiated contracts, including the interpretation             and quantification of plans and  specifications, surveying of existing site conditions, solicitation of  material and                               subcontractor bids, cost estimates, and the preparation of bid documents and proposals
       •  Prepare estimating procedures and overall estimating review and justification
       •  Support Project Controls team in decision making
       •  Create project costings and budgets from clear objectives, managing finances across a project to ensure profit and                        budgetary targets are met and best value outcomes are achieved
       •  Lead and manage individual cost management assignments from inception to completion, managing teams and resources            to ensure delivery standards meet client expectations 
       •  Assure compliance with contracts in terms of project delivery parameters and scope of service
       •  Analyze and compile a range of complex data and documents, using knowledge to review and assess analysis and                        provide recommendations to contribute to project decision making 
       •  Use own knowledge and experience of industry best practices to support the development of current cost and commercial            management systems and processes
       •  Work to improve services and drive innovation to increase team contribution to project delivery 
       •  Manage relationships with customers to identify opportunities to improve the cost management offering and deliver                       customer satisfaction
       •  Act as a key technical resource within the field of cost/commercial management, providing technical advice and solutions             to internal colleagues to support successful project delivery across a range of projects 
       •  Build valued relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction, develop the cost                             management service and create new business opportunities

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Possess complex technical knowledge of construction processes, be able to read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP construction plans and related documents like, but not limited to: contracts, technical specifications, etc. 
• Design Tender preparation with deep market knowledge for resources/materials/equipment, etc. 
• Experienced accessing and working with risk management
• Deep technical knowledge working with range of project software like: Microsoft Fleet, BlueBeam, ProEst, Other Estimating Software
• Strong builder of external Team relationships with a history of turning relationships into new business opportunities
• Be a collaborative partner with internal Teams 
• Commitment to health and safety 
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written (Knowledge of the Spanish language would be great to have but not necessary)

Qualifications & Experience:

       •   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying) 
       •   Relevant professional certification (i.e., Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering [AACE], MRICS or similar) 
       •   10 or more years’ relevant experience
       •   Relevant professional experience in a similar working environment, including delivering medium/large projects across an              e