Position Overview:
We seek a detailoriented and proactive Schematic Estimator / Project Manager to join our commercial and industrial Advisory Services team. This dualrole position is responsible for preparing earlystage project cost estimates during due diligence and managing projects from preconstruction through handoff to the construction department. The ideal candidate has experience in both estimating and project management with a strong understanding of the development process construction methods and market pricing. Some travel is required for site visits including day trips and short overnight stays (typically 12 nights).
Key Responsibilities:
Schematic Estimating (Preconstruction Phase):
- Collaborate with development design and acquisition teams to prepare conceptual and schematiclevel cost estimates for bringing properties up to IRG Leasing Standards.
- Analyze architectural plans site conditions and specifications to generate accurate construction cost projections.
- Conduct scope takeoffs and develop cost breakdowns for commercial and industrial facilities (warehouses manufacturing flex space etc..
- Coordinate with subcontractors suppliers and consultants to gather pricing data and validate assumptions.
- Support value engineering efforts and assist in establishing initial project budgets.
- Coordinate with inhouse architectural design services to align schematic plans with estimates
Due Diligence & Feasibility:
- Evaluate property site access utility availability zoning and entitlement constraints to assist the DD team during site acquisition.
- Coordinate with thirdparty PCA consultants environmental consultants geotechnical engineers and surveyors to obtain necessary reports and studies.
- Review and interpret ALTA surveys Phase I/II environmental reports geotechnical borings traffic studies and title exceptions.
- Identify site development risks and provide input on cost and timeline implications.
- Prepare site logistics analyses and collaborate with municipal agencies to understand permitting requirements.
Project Management :
- Develop Manage and Oversee special projects from conception to completion.
- Special Projects include specialty energy green initiative and property system improvement projects.
- Develop and manage project schedules budgets and procurement plans.
- Coordinate opportunities for rebates and financing.
- Serve as an owners representative in coordination with architects engineers general contractors and city agencies.
- Monitor construction progress manage change orders and ensure quality control and safety compliance.
- Review capital projects for completeness necessity VE opportunities and scope.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Mechanical Engineering Architecture or related field.
- 5 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction including estimating and project management roles.
- Proficiency in construction estimating software (e.g. Bluebeam PlanSwift RSMeans) and project management tools (e.g. Procore MS Project).
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods site logistics and local building codes.
- Excellent communication analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fastpaced development environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working for or with a commercial/industrial developer.
- Familiarity with designbuild and adaptive reuse projects.
Required Experience:
Senior IC