SPO Estimator - Drywall

Position Description: Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall estimates for project based on construction drawings and specifications; and communicate bids and scopes of work. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope. Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project specific constraints. Develop and maintain vendor relationships in order to solicit competitive pricing. Prepare and assemble drywall bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus). Identify design issues and project risks impacting SPO drywall. Generate and propose solutions working in collaboration with Preconstruction team to resolve. Analyze SPO drywall project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor loaded schedules based on estimated days. Collaborate with SPO Manager to include appropriate markups, labor rates, and other necessary informaton.in assigned estimates based on project approach, backlog and level of risk. Lead document management for SPO drywall projects, including receiving drawings and specifications, provide proper file structure and distribute to relevant stakeholders. Attend constructability review meetings, document potential issues including with Trades market, and support communication with project team and designers. Develop SPO drywall value analysis study including cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope. Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive Trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods. Prepare drywall scope requisitions for assigned Trades and coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps. Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope. For subcontracted drywall work, obtain and evaluate Trade proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review. Manage action items from Post Bid, finalize sub tier scopes, and make recommendations to Procurement for bid awards. Prepare and manage project kick-off meeting and hand off to project operations teams. May supervise Estimating team members, participate in recruiting activities, onboard new staff, and contribute to performance appraisals during Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.