Job Description

• Collaborate with the project team to determine and execute the best strategies for winning new projects, whether competitive or negotiated efforts 
• Understand, review and execute the bid requirements within the established deadlines for negotiated bid, competitive bid, conceptual, schematic, design development and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) estimates 
• Conduct a thorough review and analysis of all bid documents and the project site. Schedule job site walkthroughs with key subcontractors/vendors, and clients, as required 
• Communicate with the design team and owner as necessary during the preconstruction process 
• Prepare detailed conceptual estimates during the initial, schematic and design development stages of a negotiated project including creating quantity takeoffs, applying project-specific unit pricing, production based estimating (when appropriate) value added design practices, value engineering, cost control etc. including hard bidding the final documents 
• Competitively hard bid, design bid build projects 
• Prequalify bidders and, based on scope of work, develop a list of qualified bidders to ensure the right subcontractor/vendor receives the Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents, including any addenda(s). Monitor the bidders list to ensure bid coverage; maintain strategic and ongoing communication with subcontractors/vendors. Review and qualify subcontractor/vendor bids 
• Perform constructability analyses, prepare detailed narrative proposals, and manage project documents at all stages of preconstruction. Provide cost modeling and value design input 
• Coordinate schedule and general condition requirements with the project team 
• Partner with marketing, business development and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) on client proposal development 
• Participate in client presentations and preconstruction meetings as necessary 
• Assist project management with subcontractor awards as required 
• Review and present budget and bid package to project team, which may include the design team and owner 
• Seek out and qualify new subcontractors/vendors. Network, cold call, schedule meet-and-greet, and check references of out of town subcontractors/vendors and new relations within the current geographic area 
• Build, strengthen and foster subcontractor/vendor relationships. Maintain frequent communication with the subcontractor/vendor communities 
• Assist in recruitment efforts as required 
• Peer-to-peer mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Participate in and nurture broad networks of alliances with others to exchange knowledge and information in support of change initiatives 
• Participate in larger, cross-functional teams within the main Company divisions (e.g., Total Quality Management) 
• Take an active role in industry associations, and actively network and promote Leopardo 

• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience, some field or project management experience preferred
• Must be able to handle a small- to medium-size commercial project or one division of a large-size commercial project independently
• Must have a thorough understanding of division of scope, the ability to read drawings and specifications, perform quantity take off, work scope definition, computer estimating and scheduling, and presentations
• College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Consistent track record of bids won as well as project profitability
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft preferred); knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or similar software, and knowledge of electronic estimating software, PlanGrid knowledge a plus

• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short term/long term disability
• 401k + matching plan
• Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identify theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan