Responsibilities
Do you have a:HEART FOR PEOPLE... a knack for advising on P&A initiatives?HEAD FOR BUSINESS... ability to explain complex financial data so it's understandable and actionable?PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to steer timely projects to excellence?
As a Sr. Estimator - New Stores and Sitework you will contribute to the success of H-E-B construction projects by compiling Order of Magnitude as well as Detail cost estimates that support H-E-B’s New Store Capital Investment Program.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company.
Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
- Compiles cost requests associated with new stores and associated site work
- Assists the H-E-B Construction Project Leader in validating bid costs in the scope of work
- In collaboration with Design and Construction, identify and evaluate value engineering opportunities to reduce cost without compromising quality
- Establishes and maintains a high level of accuracy and consistency in all estimating projects
- Develops order of magnitude budget estimates and assemblies from preliminary conceptual design (Schematic Design) semi-detailed budget estimates from Design Development information
- Performs cost analysis comparisons and studies current and historical information to track costs and industry trends
- Assigns budgeting and estimating projects when needed and monitors accuracy
- Collaborate with Construction and Planning and Analysis on opportunities to further breakdown historical CSI items of work for enhance historical cost database
- Supports the Bold Promise in all dealings with partners, customers, and vendors
- Mentors Estimators and Shadow Program candidates in estimating related duties
- Effectively communicates with a variety of individuals within the Design, Construction and Planning and Analysis teams
Education and Experience:
- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience\
- 6+ years experience in commercial construction related sitework estimating, preferably with program estimating
Key Competencies Preferred:
- Knowledge of sitework and industry standard retail construction means and methods
- Basic understanding of prevalent estimating methodology including RS Means unit costing and descriptive costing methods
- Strong organization development and planning skills
- Strong PC skills, including MS Excel
- Ability to work complex estimating problems
- Ability to make daily budgeting decisions based on assumptions
- Motivated self-starter
07-2017