Project Estimator

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
The Project Estimator generates project budget estimates, updates estimates during the design phases, negotiates all changes to the work during the construction/installation phase, and compiles post-mortem cost summaries of the project. This work is performed with oversight from project controls / estimating leadership
• Develops estimates, negotiates, and settles costs for all changes to the work (including specialty ride & show scopes) throughout the project.
• Generates comprehensive initial project budget estimates for new developments including design and construction of all project elements as well as other owner / developer costs (Staff, FF&E, Taxes, etc.).
• Works with project management and engineering to provide expertise during the buyout process including but not limited to the development of RFP's, scoping of bids, negotiation of final cost for all project scopes
• Produces overall project cost summaries and presentations. As well as present them to all levels of company leadership
• Works with project team to identify and report project cost trends and risks. Leads the management of project risk quantification and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
• Creates ''value engineering'' components with the project team to mitigate cost overruns. Researches and presents alternate materials or methodology for VE consideration.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or quantity surveying required.
• 5+ years on-site construction and estimating experience on themed entertainment projects, knowledge of show and ride estimating and facility impacts preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the architectural/engineering, show/ride design and construction industry.
• 3+ years of estimating take-off software (On-Screen, BidScreenXL, Bl/uebeam, etc.) required.
• Possess strong understanding of design and construction progress measurement.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, preparing reports, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Strong and effective communicator, both verbally and written, with ability to interface with various company departments, as well as outside vendors and contractors
• Strong organizational, analytical, logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities/skills.
• Detail oriented with proven ability to orchestrate and execute multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Ability to coordinate staff, consultants, and suppliers including setting goals, prioritization of tasks, coordinating work, and managing time.
• Ability to successfully influence and guide a team.
• Ability to assist in negotiating cost changes with vendors and contractors.
• Basic conflict resolution skills
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $90,000 - $125,000

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