ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Professionally represent GH Phipps and support Company strategic initiatives
• Assume overall responsibility for preconstruction stage of each project and primary responsibility for large, complex projects
• Identify tasks to be accomplished in order to satisfy contractual requirements
• Oversee Preconstruction efforts and effectively lead project team and foster solutions
• Prepare estimates for all stages of design from Conceptual through Final Construction Documents (Design/Build, Guaranteed Maximum Price, and Hard Bid diversity).
• Organize department so each estimator involved knows responsibilities and deadlines
• Effectively schedule Preconstruction efforts including estimate milestones, durations; Identify long lead items and other needs.
• Perform value engineering and life-cycle costing
• Participate with Project Manager in award of all subcontracts and write all subcontracts before turning over to construction team.
• Establish and foster positive long-term relationships with all business partners including owners, architects, engineers and subcontractors
• Mentor junior estimators all aspects of preconstruction process
• Effectively complete both large CM/GC projects and large, complex competitive bid projects
• Demonstrate exceptional presentation and sales skills while assisting and serving on RFP/Interview teams

• Other duties as assigned

• Uses safety equipment as prescribed by company to ensure safety on jobsite
• As a safety sensitive position, complete adherence to alcohol and drug use policies set by company
• In-person, predictable attendance at assigned location

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent field

EXPERIENCE
Ten (10) years CM/GC experience. Experience with large projects in medical, educational and technology sectors preferred.
Strong background in large-scale and campus-wide construction programs ($20 million plus)

SKILLS
• Solid computer skills; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
• Proficient in use of estimating software
• Able to read drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of commercial construction industry practices and standards
• Knowledge of construction costs, project budgeting, vendor selection, client proposals and owner/architect/general
contractor industry expertise.
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

SALARY RANGE:  $104,000 - $125,000 annually; actual salary based on experience and qualifications.

OTHER COMPENSATION: 

Health and welfare benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, ADD, STD, LTD, and EAP substantially supported by the employer.

• Retirement benefits: employee owned: Employee Stock Ownership Program - funded by the company for all full-time overhead employees; optional 401(k) to boost savings
• Other benefits and compensation include annual bonus potential, employee events and activities, discounted benefit programs (i.e. LegalShield, pet insurance, Botanic Garden memberships, etc. which may vary over time)

For more details about our benefits package, please visit: https://www.ghphipps.com/careers/