Sr. Facilities Project Estimator

Candidates must have at least 7 years' of construction industry experience, with at least 2 of those years in a dedicated estimating or pre-construction role. The ideal candidate will have experience with healthcare and/or research facilities.

Position is Hybrid: These employees have work activities that can be done remotely but some work activities require consistent on-campus presence.  

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Senior Facilities Project Manager/Estimator position is to represent Facilities Planning, Design and Construction while providing estimating expertise in development of budgets for projects.  Possess an extensive knowledge of construction processes, product application and building/infrastructure component assembly. Assures estimates are in compliance with, and adheres to, current institutional and industry standards. The position is fully dedicated to the estimating function of project management. 

The Senior Facilities Project Manager/Estimator is responsible for developing and managing estimate plans, contributing to and overseeing the detailed development of the estimates, coordinating with other departments and/or offices as required and conducting estimate reviews with senior management. They will collaborate with the EBSM Program Director, engineers, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel in the development of project estimates for project ideas. They will also collaborate with the project management teams and provide the basis for the estimates and help refine the estimates in the event that scope changes.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Project Estimates  ​
Preparing and/or evaluating project estimates. Requires experience with hard-bid, CM at risk (CMR), Job Order Contracting (JOC), and knowledge of/experience with estimating software. Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings to conceptualize project, including sequencing and phases, from start to completion, resulting in accurate, professional, and estimates. Ability to do direct-performed and conceptualized cost estimates.  Must be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.

Benchmarking  

Maintain internal database of historical costs on MD Anderson construction projects.  With the assistance of 3rd party resources and a metrics analyst, build a benchmarking database to including data from THECB, UT System and industry.  Review project estimates against benchmarks.  Track and report on key project performance metrics, such as comparisons of original scope and estimates vs. final scope and actual costs. Provide regular reports to management, highlighting any issues or areas that require attention.

Collaboration  
Strong collaborate is expected with the EBSM Program Director, engineers, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel in the development of project estimates for project ideas. Estimates are to be accurate, completed on time, in a professional manner, keeping in mind risk factors/safety and appropriate construction methods. Investigate and suggest value engineering and cost-savings options. Support project managers, supervisors, and other department personnel, as needed, to develop the initial project budget, ensuring the successful transfer of budget information. Inform facilities leaders on the particulars of each estimate in order to present and explain estimates to Leadership.

Other duties as assigned.