Preconstruction Estimator, Life Science

About this role

About Us: BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description: Preconstruction Estimator - Life Science

Who   You’ll   Work With  

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be   part of a committed team of   over   1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into   a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class   professional consultant   and   surrounded by   leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.  

When you join Design Group as a n   MEP   Estimator, Construction , you are joining a team that will challenge you and   position you for growth . In this role, you will work with   a team of   industry experts to help   the world’s leading companies   solve their most difficult problems. You will   join our   Construction   Practice   and   partner with seasoned leaders, technical   specialists , and subject matter expert s   to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.  

What   You’ll   Do  

You'll   work individually and in teams to   support capital projects   and implement solutions   for our   client s .   Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.  

• Create and   submit   well organized, high quality written estimates that account for project risks  

• Prepare construction and installation estimates from feasibility studies, conceptual designs, preliminary designs, or detailed designs  

• Review all project plans, specifications, take-offs, I& C,   and documents to gain a full understanding of intended use of the estimate  

• Collaborate with the design team and offer cost effective alternates  

• Prepare cost estimates for small- and large-scale jobs  

• Manage project from estimating/bidding, detailing, product purchasing, delivery, scheduling,   installation,   and construction administration  

• Calculate the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overhead and profit, and presenting   a final price  

• Develop   accurate   labor and material costs with   accurate   quantity take-offs  

• Maintain strong working relationships with the design team, sub-contractors, sub-consultants,   OEMs,   and suppliers  

• Develop and   maintain   relationships with   trade   contractors and end-users   in targeted regions  

• Coordinate with Design Group construction teams as   required   to   maintain   current cost data  

• Make   an impact day-to-day with your skills and   expertise , strengthening that relationship with our clients and team  

• This role   will require occasional travel for project visits or meetings.  

What   You’ll   Bring  

• 5 + years construction cost estimating experience   focused on   Life Science/Pharmaceutical   estimating   from conceptual stage through buyout  

• Demonstrated knowledge of estimating practices and procedures   utilizing   estimating software  

• Prior experience   utilizing   on-screen takeoff or   bluebeam   and estimating databases  

• Strong understanding of CSI Estimating Format  

• Prior experience in gathering and   utilizing   historical cost information as well as   a network of trusted subcontractors  

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet tight deadlines.  

• Demonstrated ability to understand project schedules  

• Demonstrated ability to plan,   organize   and manage multiple projects  

• Demonstrated a bility to work in teams and   gather subcontractor input for   optimizing   project performance   

• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions  

• Experience   working on large commercial /industrial   projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations)  

• Read and understand construction,   installation,   and I&C documents: details and drawings  

• Self-motivated   individual   with good written and verbal communication skills  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project)  

• BS degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred  

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our   model and entrepreneurial mindset   offer a rewarding, challenging, and   highly   flexible path. As   an   MEP   Estimator, Construction , you   will build a meaningful and fulfilling career   wit

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